Case Number: 7459
Powell, Wm. - Age 46 - Patrolman - 26 Dist. Fatally shot 11/4/22 in front of his home, 2501 N. Mason Ave., accidentally, by a boy, Anton Sikorcin, 15 years old, who was shooting at a target with a 22 cal. Rifle in his rear yard. On 11/6/22 Sikorcin was exonerated by the Coroner. 26 Dist. [NOT IN DISCHARGE OF DUTY]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 4, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 5, 1922 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 2501 N. Mason ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of victim's home at 2501 N. Mason ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of victim's home at 2501 N. Mason ave. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Powell, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Defendant
| Name | Sicorcin, Anton |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman off duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 6, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
