Case Number: 4768

Poslucka, alias Pacula, Ges. - Age 25 - Shot to death at 744 Noble St., by John Nichalik who on 12/9/16 was held by the Coroner. Frank Puro held as accessory. 32 Pct. Dec. 1916 No bill on both.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 6, 1916
Date of Death December 6, 1916
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 744 Noble
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description at 744 Noble
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at 744 Noble
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Polucka, Ges aka Pacula
Age 25 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Name Nichalik, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity German
Race White

Police

Precinct 32
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Arrest Made at Crime Scene Yes
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision December 9, 1916
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision December 1, 1916
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder

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