Case Number: 6944
Rubinovitch, Bertha - Age 14 - Fatally shot in her home by her uncle, Harry Politzer, who was displaying a 25 cal. Automatic pistol when it was accidentally discharged. On 4/21/24 he was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 8, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 19, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 3639 Waveland |
| Location Description | address |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Family quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Rubinocitch, Bertha |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Defendant
| Name | Politzer, Harry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Other blood relationship |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 21, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
