Case Number: 7455
Paldina, Charles - Age 33 - Patrolman, 16 Dist. Fatally shot in saloon at 901 Desplaines St., by Eddie neuman, alias Eisenberg, alias Ginsberg, when he attempted to arrest the latter. Neuman also sustained a fatal wound from which he died the same day. 16th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 20, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 20, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 901 Desplaines st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in saloon at 901 Desplaines st. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | ptrlmn sht in saloon/atmptd arrst def. Who died |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | defendant resisted arrest |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in saloon at 901 Desplaines st. |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Paldine, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Neuman, Eddie; alias Eisenberg |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | Defendant committed suicide |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
