Case Number: 6385
Kienieger, George - Age 22 - Shot to death at Western Ave. and Washington Blvd., while riding in an auto , either by Patrolman George P. Bailey or Charles Belter, who suspected him of attempting to escape after committing robbery. On 8/27/23 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner who declared it ?accidental.? 23 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 26, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 26, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Western and Washington |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | in an auto |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in an auto |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Klenieger, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bailley, George P |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 27, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
