Case Number: 5053
Sczymanski, Joseph. 16 years. Fatally shot, March 14th,, at Keeler and Irving Park Blvd., by Officer Albert Ruff of the 39th Prect., while trying to escape arrest. Officer Ruff exonerated by Coroner March 30, 1914.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 14, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 29, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Keeler and Irving |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sczymanski, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Kuff, Albert Officer |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 30, 1914 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
