Case Number: 5838
Batinich, Bernard - Age 6 - Accidentally shot to death in the rear of his home, by his brother, Julius, age 4, with a shotgun which he found in an auto. On 12/324 Julius was exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 2, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 2, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in the rear of his home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the rear of his home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Batinich, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Age | 6 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Defendant
| Name | Batinich, Bernard |
|---|---|
| Age | 4 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 3, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
