Case Number: 4759
Pytlowski, Joseph - Shot to death at 2151 19th St., by John Kawala after he had broken window in the latter's jewelry store. 4/15/16 Kawala exonerated by the Coroner. 23rd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 4, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 4, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2151 19th st |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | latter's jewelry store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | latter's jewelry store |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Pyttowski, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Kawala, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Store or shop |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 15, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
