Case Number: 4888
Rosenstratter, Wm. J. - 28 yrs. - Officer from 38th - Fatally shot 11/6 at N.W. Cor. Illinois & State Sts., by Charles Williams whom he tried to arrest, and who was held by the Coroner 117/14. 39 Prct. 9/15/15 Williams acquitted - Barrett.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 6, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 6, 1914 |
| Address | N.W. corner Illinois St. / State St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | N.W. corner Illinois St. / State St. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | N.W. corner Illinois St. / State St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rosenstratter, Wm. J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Williams, Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Nov-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police officer on duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 7, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Barrett |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | September 15, 1915 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
