Case Number: 8122
Gallo, Dominick - Age 42 - Shot to death at 10:25 PM, in kitchen of 1st fl. 1024 So. May St., his home, by Joseph De Christopher, who accused him of improper relations with the latter's married sister. On 2/21/27 DeChristopher was booked for murder and on the same date was exonerated by the Coroner. On 3/4/27, however, he was held to the G.J. in $5000.00 by Judge Luster. 16 Dist. March 1927 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 19, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 19, 1927 |
| Address | 1024 S. May st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Kitchen, 1st fl. |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | domestic violence |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | victim accused of relations w/ defendant's married |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Kitchen, 1st fl. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Gallo, Dominick |
|---|---|
| Age | 42 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | DeChristopher, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Feb-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 21, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 15, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
