Case Number: 5241
Sansone, Tony - Age 23 - Fatally shot in Paulina St., 150 feet south of Madison St., by Frank Diamond, during an altercation over some tickets and proceeds of a prize fight. On 11/8/20 Frank Diamond and Theo. Chokas were held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 5/12/21 - Diamond Acquitted - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 31, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 31, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Paulina & Madison st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Paulina st. & 150 feet south of Madison st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Paulina st. & 150 feet south of Madison st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Sansone, Tony |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Victim Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
Defendant
| Name | Diamond, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 8, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 12, 1921 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
