Case Number: 8456
Lamaritata, Joseph, alias Marto - Age 22 - Fatally shot 9/5/25 in front of 1631 N. Kostner Ave., by Patrolman James Barrowman, just after leaving the Keystone Hospital where he was taken by a flivver squad to have some injuries dressed, which he received while resisting arrest. He broke away from the officers and was shot. 9/15/25 Barrowman was exonerated by the Coroner. 26 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 5, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 7, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 1631 N Kostner |
| 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 | Lamaritata, Joseph aka Marto |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Barrowman, James Patrolman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Accountant |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 15, 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 |
