Case Number: 7467
Hurst, Edward - Age 38 - Patrolman - Fatally shot 12/24/23 in 1925 So. Allport St., home of Winko Maric, with whom he struggled for possession of the officer's revolver during an altercation. On 1/10/24 Maric was exonerated by the Coroner who pronounced it "Accidental." 16 Dist. [NOT IN DISCHARGE OF DUTY]
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 24, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 25, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1925 S. Allport st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | indefendant's home at 1925 S. Allport st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | indefendant's home at 1925 S. Allport st. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Hurst, Edward |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 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 | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Maric, Winko |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 10-Jan-24 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman off duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 10, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
