Case Number: 5217
Snyder, Joseph J., alias Pazereskis, - Age 20 - Fatally shot near 45th & Loomis St. on I.J. R.R. tracks, either by police officers or during general fight among members of labor unions. On 10/17 Coroner's Verdict: "Justifiable Homicide." 14 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 8, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 8, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 45th & Loomis st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Other non-commercial public place |
| Location Description | 45th & Loomis st. on I.J.R.R. tracks |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Labor dispute, strike |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 45th & Loomis st. on I.J.R.R. tracks |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Snyder, Joseph J. alias Pasere |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 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
Police
| Precinct | 8 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 17, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Justifiable homicide |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
