Case Number: 5604
Yasks, John - Age 33 - Killed by a stray bullet at N.W. Corner of 12th & Halsted Sts., when police officers were firing at an auto which failed to stop after striking a man. Occupants of auto also fired some shots at the officers. Open verdict by Coroner's jury who made no recommendations. 21 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 29, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 29, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 12th & Halsted sts. |
| Location Description | NW corner |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | NW corner |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Yasks, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
