Case Number: 5432
Vejvoda, Frank - Age 37 - Fatally shot (accidentally) on Dec. 25 at 3700 So. Lawndale Ave., by Officer Pat. Kennedy of 21st Pct. On 1/19/18 Kennedy was exonerated. 25 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3700 S. Lawndale ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Vejvoda, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Kennedy, Off. Pat |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 19, 1918 |
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| 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 |
