Case Number: 5594
Younguist, Sigmund - 30 yrs. Fatally shot 1401 W. Superior St. during a fight by Officer John Weidbush of 32 Pct. who was exonerated by Coroner. 32 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 23, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 23, 1912 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1401 W. Superior st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Youguist, Sigmund |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Weidbush, Off. John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| 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 |
