Case Number: 7557
Bird, Oscar - Age 49 - Died from gunshot wounds received between 7 and 8 P.M., 3/7/25, at the S.W. cor. of Diversey and Mason Aves., by Stanley Skorniak, who found him trying to enter a building which he was guarding. On 3/18/25 Skorniak was held by the Coroner for manslaughter and Peter Makowski as accessory. 26 Dist. March 1925 No Bills on both.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 7, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 17, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | Diversey and Mason |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | SW coner |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | SW coner |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Bird, Oscar |
|---|---|
| Age | 49 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Skorniatz, Stanley |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, semi-skilled (factory operative etc.) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Mar-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 18, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 1, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
