Case Number: 7668
Bolka, Leo - Age 21 - Died from a gunshot wound received 9:30 P.M., 2/19/27 in rear room of store, 1423 Luce St., when the gun dropped out of Geo. Weiland's hand as he was showing it to Bolka. Bolka was taken to a hospital and sent Michael Dragowski to his home to notify his mother he had been shot by holdups, in attempt to cover it up. On 3/1/27 Geo. Weiland was booked for murder, Frank Ptaszynski, storekeeper, Jennie Ptaszynski, Theo Ptazynski, Mich Dragowski, Frank Grzygowski and Stanley Muchewicz were booked as accessories. On 3/24/27 Coroner recommended testimony be submitted to States' Attorney. On 3/25/27 all were held to the G.J. Weiland no bail other $1500.00 each - Helander. 22 Dist. Apr. 1927 No bills on all.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 19, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 23, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 1423 Luce St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | rear room of grocery store |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | rear room of grocery store |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Bolka, Leo |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | George Weiland |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Mar-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 7 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 25, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 | April 15, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
