Case Number: 5298
Thibeau, A. - Age 29 - Shot to death when he and another man attempted to hold up saloon of Nick Ambrossi, corner Racine Ave. & Van Buren St.; on 4/10/16 Ambrossi was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 5, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 5, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Racine & Van Buren |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | corner of Racine & Van Buren |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | corner of Racine & Van Buren |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Thibeau, A. |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Ambrossi, Nick |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 6-Mar-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 10, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
