Case Number: 7710

Bolan, Martin -Age 50 - Fatally injured 11/28/27 while crossing the street in front of 6136 So. Racine Ave., when struck down by an automobile and run over by another, neither of which stopped. Arrest of the unknown drivers was recommended by the Coroner 11/29/27. 11 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 28, 1927
Date of Death November 28, 1927
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 6136 So. Racine Ave.
Type of Location Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley
Type of Public Place Street, sidewalk or alley
Location Description In street in front of 6136 So Racine Ave.
Type of Death Accident
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 1
Location In street in front of 6136 So Racine Ave.
Type of Accident Automobile accident

Victim

Name Bolan, Martin
Age 50 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 11
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 29, 1927
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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