Case Number: 8070
Grocki, Harry - Age 13 - Accidentally shot to death in the kitchen of 2012 Homer St., by another juvenile, Edmond Wernikowski, who was exonerated by the Coroner on 10/19/25. 25th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 17, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 17, 1925 |
| Address | 2012 Homer st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | kitchen |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | kitchen |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Grocki, Harry |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Wernikowski, Edmond |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 19, 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 |
