Case Number: 8307
Jaros, Sigmund - Age 22 - Fatally shot 6:05 AM, 3/28/26, in the rear of 4642 So. Mozart St., by Patrolman Francis Price of 15th Dist. and J. Flynn of the DB., officers of a Ford Squad from whom he attempted to escape after stealing a Yellow Cab. On 4/15/26 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 13 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 28, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 3, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4642 S Mozart |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in the rear of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in the rear of address |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | jaros, Sigmund |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Price, Francis |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 15, 1926 |
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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 |
