Case Number: 8718
Nyhan, David - Age 25 - Fatally shot 2:15 AM, 8/5/27, in a soft drink parlor at 946 W. 19th St., by Patrolman Constantine Czermikowski, when he attempted a mock holdup. On 8/25/27 the officer was exonerated by the Coroner. 16A Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 5, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 5, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 946 W. 19th St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | soft drink parlor |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | soft drink parlor |
| Type of Business | Restaurant, food kitchen, other public eating place, hotel public place |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Nyhan, David |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Czermikowski, Constantine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 25, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
