Case Number: 5349
Trotski, John - Age 30 - Fatally shot at Crawford Ave. & the C.&A. R.R. tracks supposedly by special officers of the railroad, while burglarizing freight cars. Coroner's jury left verdict open and made no recommendations. 16 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 1, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 1, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | RR tracks @ Crawford Av. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | C & A RR tracks @ Crawford Av. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | C & A RR tracks @ Crawford Av. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Trotski, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Railroad worker, metal/iron worker, machinist |
Police
| Precinct | 18 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | No judgment (open verdict) |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
