Case Number: 8131
Gajderowitz, Sophie - Age 8 - Accidentally shot at 9PM 7/4/27 in dining room rear of candy store at 1302 Dixon St., by Edward Sokolowski. The latter was booked for manslaughter but was exonerated 7/16/27 by the Coroner and on 7/20/27 the case was nolle prossed by Judge Ehler. 22 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 4, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 6, 1927 |
| Address | 1302 Dixon st. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | candy store |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | candy store |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
Victim
| Name | Gajderowitz, Sophie |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Sokolowski, Edward |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 16, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | July 20, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
