Case Number: 6705
Nitkewicz, Frank - Age 30 - Fatally shot 3/10/24 in restaurant at 640 W. Madison St. Verdict: ?By whom not determined but evidently accidentally.? The proprietor, Herman Rocklin, who was arrested, was exonerated by the Coroner. 19 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 10, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 11, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 640 W. Madison |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | restaurant at 640 W. Madison |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | restaurant at 640 W. Madison |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Nitkowicz, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Rocklin, Herman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Restaurant, eating place, Hotel, Rooming house |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store owner, hotel owner |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
