Case Number: 6997
Susmyara, Matt - Age 25 - Fatally shot in his saloon, 5201 So. LaSalle St., by Officer Wm. Flannery at whom he pointed a revolver with intent to resist arrest after he had fatally shot Tony Bitunye. On 8/28/21 Flannery was exonerated by the Coroner. 35 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 27, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 27, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5201 S LaSalle |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in vic's saloon |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | in vic's saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Susmyara, Matt |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store worker, bar tender |
Defendant
| Name | Flannery, Wff Wm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 28, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
