Case Number: 5208
Szikou, John - Age 45 - Fatally shot June 18th, 100 yards north of Blue Island Ave., during a riot of striking employes of Am. Car & Foundry Co., by Special Officer David Snedker, who, on 7/16 was held by the Coroner for manslaughter. 18 Pct. Sept. 1919 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 18, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 18, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 100 yds north of Blue Island Ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 100 yds north of Blue Island Ave. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 100 yds north of Blue Island Ave. |
| Circumstances Related to Civil Unrest | Yes |
| Type of Civil Unrest | Union or workers demonstration, or other labor related (not strike or picketing) |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Szikou, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Defendant
| Name | Snedker, David Special 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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 16, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 15, 1919 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
