Case Number: 7275
Vaccaro, Thomas - Age 40 - Fatally shot in basement store, 4821 Federal St., accidentally, by one Mike Rich, who,on 2/11/21, was exonerated by the Coroner. 4 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 30, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 30, 1921 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4821 Federal st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | basement store @ 4821 Federal st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | basement store @ 4821 Federal st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Voccaro, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Rich, Mike |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Apr-21 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 11, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
