Case Number: 8714
Nash, Richard - Age 44 - Patrolman - Shot to death at 7 PM in the alley rear of his home, 3811 N. Robey St., by Patrolman Frank Kunowski, who, with two companions, John Wilogalski and Michael Mohr, were all wounded by Nash, Wilgoalski fatally so. A case of mistaken identity throughout. On 7/23/27 Runowski, a probationary patrolman, and Mohr, were booked for murder but on 3/3/27 were exonerated by the Coroner and the case was not placed on the Num. Court Sheet. Runowski was discharged from the force on 3/8/27. 32 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 23, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 23, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3811 N. Robey St. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | alley, rear of house |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alley, rear of house |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Nash, Richard |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Runowski, Frank |
|---|---|
| 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Feb-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman off duty |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 3, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
