Case Number: 5616
Zaworski, Ges. - Age 25 - Fatally shot Dec. 25 - 1916 in saloon at 3032 N. Racine Ave., by Edward Ritter who on Jan. 3rd was held by the Coroner. 41st Pct. 11/14/19 - Acquitted - Scanlon.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 25, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3032 N. Racine ave. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Zaworski, Ges. |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Ritter, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 3, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Scanlon |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 14, 1919 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
