Case Number: 7989
Feinstein, Joseph - Age 3� - Fatally shot at home, 3443 N. Halsted St., by his mother, Mrs. Goldie Feinstein, who playfully pointed a gun at him and pulled the trigger not knowing the weapon was loaded. On 4/23/25 she was exonerated by the Coroner. 31 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 22, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 22, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3443 N. halsted |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 3443 N. Halsted (at his home) |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 3443 N. Halsted (at his home) |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Feinstein, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Defendant
| Name | Feinstein, Goldie Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 23, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
