Case Number: 4908
Rudinek, John - Age 40 - Fatally shot at S.W. Corner Kedvale & Milwaukee Aves., by Officer Coley Madden after he and another man had both discharged revolvers at him. 5/11/16 Madden exonerated by the Coroner. 36 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 9, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 9, 1916 |
| Address | S.W. corner Kedvale / Milwaukee |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | At S. W. corner Kedvale / Milwaukee |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At S. W. corner Kedvale / Milwaukee |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Rudinek, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Madden, Coley, Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 11, 1916 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
