Case Number: 6815
Podesik, George - Age 28 - Accidentally shot to death at 3907 Cottage Grove Ave., by Nate Cole, who was displaying a revolver. On 8/24/23 Cole was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 15, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 15, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3907 Cottage Grove |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Podeski, George |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Cole, Nate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 24, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
