Case Number: 4992

Stegeman, J.H. 35 yrs. Shot dead 6457 Justine St. by John Reichel who was arrested. 17 Pct. Exonerated 4/20 by Coroner.


Circumstances

Date of Offense April 12, 1911
Date of Death April 12, 1911
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 6457 Justine St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description 6457 Justine St.
Type of Death Manslaughter
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 6457 Justine St.
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional killing with gun

Victim

Name Stegeman, J.H.
Age 35 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity German

Defendant

Name Reichel, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision April 20, 1911
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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