Case Number: 4818
Prete, Frank - Age 24 - Fatally shot January 10th in rear of 715 So. Racine Ave., after being arrested and attempting to escape from police officers revolver in hand. Sergt. Geo. Lyman who shot him was exonerated by the Coroner, Jan. 22, 1920. 17 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 10, 1911 |
| Address | 715 S. Racine ave. |
| Location Description | Rear of 715 S. Racine ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Rear of 715 S. Racine ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Prete, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Lyman, Sergt. Geo. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Jan-20 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 22, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
