Case Number: 8732
Olson, Harold - Age 25 - Patrolman - Shot to death at 9:20 AM, in front of 5940 Artesian Ave., together with Patrolman Chas. B. Walsh, both of DB Squad 8-C, by Michael Genna, Albert Ainslino and John Scalise, who were resisting arrest. Genna was killed by Officer Wm. Sweeney. Anslino and Scalise were captured and on 6/15/25, turned over to the Sheriff on indictment. 11A Dist. 12/5/25 - Anselino and Scalise both to Joliet Pen. for 14 years - Brothers. 12/3/26 both sentences reversed and remanded by Supreme Ct. - Lindsay. 6/23/27 - Acquitted - Lindsay - (both).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 13, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 13, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5940 Artesian Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in front |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Police officer killed during apprehension |
| Total Number of Victims | 2 |
| Location | in front |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Olson, Harold |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law enforcement |
Defendant
| Name | Austino, Albert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Jun-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
| Victim Employed by Law Enforcement | Patrolman on duty, on street, beat |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Brothers |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 3, 1926 |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentence Completed | Paroled, defendant released |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
