Case Number: 612
Duber, Sophie, 11 yrs., died in St. Mary's Hospital. Shot July 30, while playing on street by stray bullet fired by Len Michalek, 18 years old, who was arrested, 33d Prect., and held by Coroner's Jury Aug. 9, 1905. Charge changed to assault to kill and sentenced Jan. 4, 1906, by Judge Clifford to three months in House of Correction.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 30, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 3, 1905 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | on street |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | on street |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Duber, Sophie |
|---|---|
| Age | 11 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Mary's |
Defendant
| Name | Michalek, Len |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jul-05 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 9, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Clifford |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | January 4, 1906 |
| Length of Sentence | 1 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for non-homicide offense (includes assault with intent to kill) |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty of other non-homicide offense |
