Case Number: 4715
Panks, Martin, alias Wenght, 40 yrs. Fatally shot Dec. 19 at Lawrence & Montecello Aves. by Officer Fred Walff of 36 after he tried to rape Mrs. Grace 36 Pct. - Wulff - Commended by Crowe.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 19, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 29, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Lawrence and Montecello Aves. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at Lawrence and Montecello Aves. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Other |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Lawrence and Montecello Aves. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Panks, Martin, Wenght |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Walff, Fred |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Dec-12 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Crowe |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
