Case Number: 4796
Paraskeropulos, Constantimos - Age 38 - Fatally shot in front of 736 W.Van Buren St., by George Nicholis, who was arrested and on Dec. 12th held by the Coroner. 21 Pct. Feb. 1919 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 11, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 11, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 736 W. Van Buren St |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 736 W. Van Buren ST |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 736 W. Van Buren ST |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Paraskeropulous, Constantimos |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Nicholis, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Dec-18 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 12, 1918 |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 1, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
