Case Number: 66
Andeway John. 9 ys. Old. Accidentally killed front of John Erickson school Harrison near Sacramento av. by Eugene Wallace who was examining an old pistol when it exploded. 24 pct. Exonerated by Coroner 5/21/10.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 20, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 20, 1910 |
| Address | Harrison near Sacramento Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | School grounds |
| Location Description | front of John Erickson school |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | front of John Erickson school |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Andeway, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 9 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Wallace, Eugene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Location of Arrest | Harrison near Sacramento |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 21, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
