Case Number: 5233
Svejjogsky, John - Age 20 - Shot to death in rear of 1142 W. 18th St. by one of several police officers who pursued and attempted to arrest him after he engaged in a shooting affray. 17 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 6, 1920 |
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| Date of Death | June 6, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1142 W. 18th st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear of 1142 W. 18th st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of 1142 W. 18th st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Svejjogsky, John |
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| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
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| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
