Case Number: 5523
Wyne, Charles - Age 33 - Fatally shot in front of 816 Rush St., by Officer George Laurell when he attempted to escape arrest after robbing a grocery store at 911 N. State St. 2/7/17 Laurell was exonerated by the Coroner. 38th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 6, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 6, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 816 Rush st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in front of |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Wyne, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Laurell, Off. George |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 7, 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 |
