Case Number: 8435
Lubner, Gus - Age 23 - Shot to death at 11:35 P.M., in front of 1413 Custer St., by Patrolman John Baker, from whom he attempted to escape after being discovered breaking into a garage at 2143 Southport Ave. On 3/11/25 Baker was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 9, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 9, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1413 Custer st |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front of address |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in front of address |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Lubner, Gus |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Baker, John Patrolman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 11, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
