Case Number: 8263
Hess, Harold - Age 19 - Fatally shot at 2 AM, 11/24/27, at the SE Corner of 65th St., and California Ave., while escaping in an automobile with an accomplice after they were discovered by police officer stripping another machine. On 11/30/27 Patrolman Walter J. Rodomski, Phillip J. Long and Frank McGraw were exonerated by the Coroner. 11A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 24, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 25, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 65th and California |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | SE corner of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | SE corner of address |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Hess, Harold |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Rodomski, Walter J |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 30, 1927 |
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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 |
