Case Number: 4809
Parijko, Walter - Age 39 - Fatally shot at 51st & Dearborn St. by a mob of colored rioters. Was not taking part in rioting. On 9/4 Ben Walker, William Stinson and Charles Davis were held by the Coroner. 4th Pct. Jan. 9, 1920 all acquitted - Crowe. [RACE RIOT]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 29, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 29, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 51st & Dearborn sts |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at 51st & Dearborn sts |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Race riot |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Civil Unrest | race riot |
| Location | at 51st & Dearborn sts |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Race Riot |
| Type of Manslaughter | Civil Unrest (riot, labor strike, etc.) |
Victim
| Name | Parijko, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Walker, Ben |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Race | Black |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 4, 1919 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Crowe |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 9, 1920 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
