Case Number: 5870
Cermak, Raymond - Age 12 - Shot dead in his home, 3844 Van Buren St., accidentally, by another boy, David Ahlgren, who was playing with a loaded rifle. On 4/28/22 Ahlgren was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 27, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 27, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3844 Van Buren st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home, 3844 Van Buren st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home, 3844 Van Buren st. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Cermak, Raymond |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Ahlgren, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 28, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
