Case Number: 5319
Twohig, James J. - Age 19 - Shot to death at 509 So. Kedzie Ave. by Jerry Cologeretos, who, on 9/4, was exonerated by the Coroner as being justifiable. 29 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 4, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 4, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 509 S. Kedzie |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | 509 S. Kedzie |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 509 S. Kedzie |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Twohig, James J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Cologeretos, Jerry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Sep-17 |
| 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 | September 4, 1917 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
