Case Number: 4816
Pulis, Anthony - Age 33 - Shot to death at 911 N. Laramie Ave., by Jochim Guttusso after stabbing the latter eight times while attempting to enter Guttuso's home through a window. On 12/12 Guttisso was exonerated.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 5, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 5, 1919 |
| Address | 911 N. Laramie ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | near window of defendant's home |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | near window of defendant's home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Pulis, Anthony |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Guttusso, Jochim |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Dec-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 12, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
