Case Number: 5222
Sommerfield, Edw. E. - Age 32 - Shot to death in his garage at 2300 Division St., during an altercation with Leo Weinberg over damage to garage door due to towing an auto inside. On Jan. 23d Les Weinberg was held by the Coroner for murder and Wm. Winek and Sam Horwitz were held as accessories. 24 Pct. 3/11/22 - Weinberg acquitted - Caverly. 3/9/22 Winek - Nolle Prossed - Coverly.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 10, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 10, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2300 Division st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 2300 Division st. in his garage |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2300 Division st. in his garage |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Sommerfield, Edward E. |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Weinberg, Les |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, skilled laborer |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Jan-20 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 23, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Caverly |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 11, 1922 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
