Case Number: 5385
Urban, Joseph - Age 39 - Det. Sergt. 35th Pct. - Fatally shot in Nat. Tea Co. Store, 2830 Armitage Ave., by Officer Chas. Weinecke who mistook him for a burglar. Weinecki was exonerated by the Coroner. 35 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 4, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 4, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2830 Armitage |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | National Tea Co. store @ 2830 Armitage |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | National Tea Co. store @ 2830 Armitage |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Urban, Joseph (Det) |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Winecke, Charles (Ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Police unspecified, detective |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 15, 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 |
