Case Number: 6286
Janovsky, Otto - Age 19 - Fatally shot 11/30/22 in saloon, 1312 W. Cullerton St., the proprietor Vincent Pozgay who on 12/7/22, was exonerated by the coroner. 16 Dist. 1/23/23 held to G.J. in $20,000.00 by Judge LaBuy 9/25/23 - Acquitted - David.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 30, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 2, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1312 W. Cullerton st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Prohibition Related Indicators | shot in saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Janovsky, Otto |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Pozgay, Vincent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Bar/saloon |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 7, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Trial Judge | David |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 23, 1923 |
| Date of Sentence | September 25, 1923 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
