Case Number: 5579
Wilde, Leo - Age 19 - Fatally shot in Michigan Ave., between 47th and 48th Sts., by Det. Sergt. O'Connell of 4th Pct. whom he attempted to rob. On 4/20 O'Connell was exonerated by the Coroner. 4th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 19, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 19, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Michigan ave. btwn. 47th and 48th 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 | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Wilde, Leo |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | O'Connell, Det. Sergt. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 20, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
