Case Number: 5554
Weber, Louis - Age 30 - Fatally shot at 12th & Clark Sts., by special officer Ralph DeRosa, while resisting arrest after stealing some merchandise, property of Am. Rys. Exp. Co. On 8/28 DeRosa was exonerated by the Coroner. 2nd Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 27, 1919 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 27, 1919 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 12th & Clark sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Webeer, Louis |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | DeRosa, Ralph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 28, 1919 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
