Case Number: 5682

Borkowski, Anton J. - Age 32 - Shot to death in front of 1437 W. 17th St. by an unknown drunken man who flourished a revolver when refused a drink. Was chased out of saloon and when followed by deceased, shot him. 17 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 6, 1921
Date of Death February 6, 1921
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1437 W. 17th St.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description in front of 1437 W 17th St.
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Other murder, felony murder
Characteristics drunken man chased out of saloon & shot victim
Method of Killing Revolver
Weapon shot to death by unknown man who flourished a revo
Motive shot to death by drunken man when refused a drink.
Description Bar room brawl
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in front of 1437 W 17th St.
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Borkowski, Anton J.
Age 32 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Police

Precinct 17
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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