Case Number: 6760
Pranga, Joseph - Age 45 - Fatally shot 12/26/21 at 1224 N. Cleaver St., by Walter Matuczewski, who was firing at his wife Helen. Pranga, who was the woman?s uncle, was attempting to settle some differences between them. 2 Dist. 4/24/22 - s/o - Caverly.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 26, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 27, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1224 N Cleaver St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 1224 N. Cleaver St |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1224 N. Cleaver St |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Pranga, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 45 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Matuczewski |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | Caverly |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 24, 1922 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
