Case Number: 7474
Boitano, David - Age 41 - Patrolman, 29 Dist. Shot to death at 10:25 P.M., at the corner of Elm and Townsend Sts., by an unidentified man, who ran towards him, firing five shots. 28 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 25, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 25, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Elm and Townsend sts. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | corner of Elm and Townsend sts. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | patrolman shot 5 times |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | unidentified man ran toward's victim, firing 5 sho |
| Motive | unknown cause |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Blackhand Murder |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | corner of Elm and Townsend sts. |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Boitano, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 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
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Nov-24 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
