Case Number: 56
Aurbach, Lazarus. 24 to 26 ys. Old. Shot dead at 31 Luicolio Place by Leo M. Shippy, Genl. Supt. Of Police whom he tried to assassinate. 40 prect. ?? M. Shippy justified and exonerated by Coroner's jury Mar. 24, 1908.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 2, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 2, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 31 Luicolio Place |
| Location Description | 31 Luicolio Place |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Self Defense |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 31 Luicolio Place |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Aurbach, Lazarus |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Shippy, Leo M. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 40 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | 40th Precinct |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 24, 1908 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
