Case Number: 4983
Ruff, Fred'k, G., (Rev.) - Age 46 - Shot to death at 1125 Farwell Ave., by one of his tenants, F.J. Sextro, who mistook him for a burglar. On 10/23/20 Sextro was exon. 34 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 23, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 23, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1125 Farwell Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | at 1125 Farwell Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at 1125 Farwell Ave |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Ruff, Fred |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Defendant
| Name | Sextro, F.J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 23, 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 |
