Case Number: 7906

Duello, Armando - Age 23 - Died from blood poisoning due to a gunshot wound in the left leg received 11:10 AM, 3/17/26, in a garage at 1321 Randolph St. He was shot by one of two men who escaped. While drunk Duello had assaulted them, they left, promising to return, which they did, one of them armed. On 3/30 their arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 19th Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 17, 1926
Date of Death March 20, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Within 1 week but more than 1 day
Address 1321 Randolph st
Type of Location Residence
Location Description in a garage at address
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Intentional murder
Characteristics V assaulted 2 men while drunk; 2 men came back and
Method of Killing Other gun, gun unspecified
Weapon died from blood poisoning due to gunshot wound in
Motive vic had earlier asaulted them, they left and retur
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide Yes
Description Fight
Total Number of Victims 1
Location in a garage at address
Related to Organized Crime
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Duello, Armando
Age 23 years
Gender Male
Race White
Ethnicity Italian

Defendant

Police

Precinct 19
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision March 30, 1926
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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