Case Number: 4845

Quambisch, William - Age 17 - Shot to death at 9534 So. Hoyne Ave., by Lawrence Devore who was handing him a shot gun when it was accidentally discharged. Devore was exonerated by the Coroner. 12 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense April 9, 1919
Date of Death April 9, 1919
Address 9534 S. Hoyne ave.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description none
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location none
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting

Victim

Name Quambisch, William
Age 17 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Devore, Lawrence
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 12
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

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

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