Case Number: 6757

Pilch, Joseph - Age 1? - Accidentally shot to death at home, 1313 W. Huron St., by his 13 yr. old brother, Walter, who was playing with a revolver. On 1/2/22 Walter was exonerated . 22 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense December 21, 1921
Date of Death December 21, 1921
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 1313 W. Huron st.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description at home
Type of Death Accident
Description Accidental shooting
Total Number of Victims 1
Location at home
Type of Accident Accidental shooting
Type of Residence Residence of both victim and defendant

Victim

Name Pilch, Hoseph
Age 2 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity German
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Defendant

Name Pilch, Walter
Age 13 years
Gender Male
Ethnicity German
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Siblings

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision January 2, 1922
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Exonerated, Commended
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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