Case Number: 8360
Kadlec, Bennie - Age 24 - Fatally shot 4/28/25 (9:10 PM) on the B&O tracks at 15th and Throop Sts., by a private RR watchman, Wallace Walters, who found him prowling around the freight cars and shot him when he attempted to escape. On 5/8/25 Walters was exonerated by the Coroner. 16 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 28, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 29, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 15th and throop |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | B and O tracks at address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | B and O tracks at address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Business | Transportation facility |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kadlec, Bennie |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Walters, Wallace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 28, 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 |
