Case Number: 7214
Tomashuk, Alex - Age 38 - Accidentally shot to death in tailor shop, 1102 So. Jefferson St., by Joseph Darks, who was displaying a revolver. On 9/25/23 Darks was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 24, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 24, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1102 S. Jefferson |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in a tailor shop |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a tailor shop |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Tomashuk, Alex |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Darks, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Oct-23 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 25, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
