Case Number: 5301
Trumfero, Toney - Age 30 - Shot to death in rear of 457 No. Racine Ave. by an unknown man who escaped 32 Pct. 5/29/18 - James Phillippo arrested and held to G.J. by Juge LaBuy without bonds. 9/17/18 - Acquitted - Guerin.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 5, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 5, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 457 N. Racine in rear |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in rear of 457 N. Racine |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in rear of 457 N. Racine |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Trumfero, Toney |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Phillippo, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Jun-16 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | LaBuy |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 17, 1918 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
