Case Number: 8719
Neebe, Walter H. - Age 29 - At 7:35 AM, 10/24/27, deceased was found in a flat at 3437 Jackson Blvd., with a bullet wound from which he died. He claimed he had been shot by two men in an auto but at the inquest, held 11/9/27, it developed he had been shot by Police Officer Frank Vrastil of the City of Berwyn, when the latter discovered him burglarizing a fur store at 6349 W. 22nd St. on the night of 10/24/27. The officer was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 24, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 25, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 6349 W. 22nd St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | fur store |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | fur store |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Neebe, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Criminal - burglar |
Defendant
| Name | Vrastil, Frank |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, 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 | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| 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 |
