Case Number: 6398
Kisala, Martin - Age 26 - Accidentally shot to death in his home by one James Zawodmisk, who was displaying a revolver. He pulled the trigger believing weapon to be unloaded. On 2/15/24 Zawodmiak was exonerated by the Coroner. 13 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 14, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 14, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | in his home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in his home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Kisala, Martion |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Zawodmisk, James |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 15, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
