Case Number: 8066
Getzan, John, alias Grossman, Al - Age 28 - Shot to death at 11:55 PM, in Hirsch St., just west of Oakley Blvd., by Patrolman Frank J. Cunningham whom he attempted to rob. On 7/22/25 Cunningham was exonerated by the Coroner. 23 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 15, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 15, 1925 |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | Hirsch st. just west of Oakley Blvd. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Characteristics | patrolman shot robber |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death, gun unspecified |
| Motive | victim attempted to rob the officer |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Hirsch st. just west of Oakley Blvd. |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Getzan, John; alias - Grossman |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Cunningham, Frank J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 23 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 22, 1925 |
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| 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 |
