Case Number: 6176
Hooker, Robt. - Age 35 - Shot to death at 2100 So. State St., by Officers Peter Bernachi and James Coleman, who discovered him in act of breaking a safe in a soft drink parlor, above address. On 2/11/22 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 1A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 20, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 20, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2100 S. State st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | Soft Drink Parlor |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Soft Drink Parlor |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Hooker, Robt. |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Bernachi, Peter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Feb-22 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 11, 1922 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
