Case Number: 8362
Kolenda, Raymond -Age 19 - Fatally shot at 4:20 AM, 5/10/25 in gangway of 5038 So.Loomis St., while attempting to escape from Patrolman Harry T. Rempert, who caught him and another young man stealing newspapers. On 5/18/25 Rempert was exonerated by the Coroner. 13 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 10, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 17, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 5038 S Loomis |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in gangway of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in gangway of address |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Kolenda, Raymond |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
Defendant
| Name | Rempert, Harry T |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| 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 | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 18, 1925 |
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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 |
