Case Number: 5084
Smith, Mark - Age 59 - Fatally shot by a stray bullet on 7/31/15 on State St., between 27th & 28th Sts., supposedly from revolver of Officer John Geitz of 4th Pct. who was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 5, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 31, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | State st between 27th and 28th sts. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | State st between 27th and 28th sts. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Mark |
|---|---|
| Age | 59 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Officer John Geitz |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 31, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
