Case Number: 5300
Tomsek, Thomas - Age 29 - Shot to death at 1851 W. 21st St. by Boleslaw Malesa who on 5/2/16 was exonerated by the Coroner as having fired in self-defense. 23rd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 23, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 23, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1851 W. 21st st. |
| Location Description | 1851 W. 21st st. Self - defense |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1851 W. 21st st. Self - defense |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Tomsek, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Defendant
| Name | Malesa, Boleslaw |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-May-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 | May 2, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Self-defense |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
