Case Number: 5719

Benedict, Edw. - Age 19 - Shot to death at 4311 Knox Ave., by John Jablowski, in whose home it occurred. On 2/9/22 Jablowski was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it accidental. 15 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 8, 1922
Date of Death February 8, 1922
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4311 Knox Ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description at 4311 Knox Ave. by defendant, in whose home it o
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at 4311 Knox Ave. by defendant, in whose home it o
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of defendant

Victim

Name Benedict, Edward
Age 19 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Name Jablowski, John
Gender Male
Ethnicity Polish
Race White

Police

Precinct 15
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision February 9, 1922
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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