Case Number: 5152
Schraegle, Joseph - Age 42 - Fatally shot 11/30 in front of 732 North Ave., by Det. Sergt. Gustav O.R. Melcher, while resisting arrest. Melcher was exonerated by the Coroner. 39 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 30, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 30, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 732 North Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of 732 North Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of 732 North Ave. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Schraegle, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Melcher, Det. Sergt Gustav O.R |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Dec-17 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
