Case Number: 4982

Rakouskas, Frank - Age 42 - Shot to death in kitchen at 2032 So. Halsted St., by John Sabasky, who was living, with the former's wife. On 9/8/20 Sabasky was exonerated by the Coroner. Mayr Rakouskas also exonerated. 17 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 7, 1920
Date of Death September 7, 1920
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 2032 S. Halsted St.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in kitchen at 2032 S. Halsted St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in kitchen at 2032 S. Halsted St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Rakouskas, Frank
Age 42 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Sabasky, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision September 8, 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

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