Case Number: 4894
Russo, Salvatore - Age 20 - Shot dead at Halsted St. & Chicago Ave., by 3 unknown men - 7/9/15 Frank Mezzatesta held by Coroner for Murder, together with Sam Mezzatesta and Carlo Bonginovanni as accessories. 32nd Pct. July 1915 No bills on Sam and Carlo. 10/21/15 all 3 acquitted - Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 20, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 20, 1915 |
| Address | Halsted St. / Chicago Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | at Halsted St. / Chicago Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Mafia |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Halsted St. / Chicago Ave. |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Russo, Salvatore |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Mezzatesta, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 9, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 21, 1915 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
