Case Number: 6238
Holmberg, Hilda - Age 24 - Accidentally shot to death at home, 4070 Broadway, by her husband Arthur with an automatic pistol, from which, he thought he had extracted all the shells. On 8/8/24 Arthur was exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 7, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 7, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4070 Broadway |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Holmberg, Hilda |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | Holmberg, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Sep-24 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 8, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
