Case Number: 8843
Poltrack, Arthur - Age 26 - Fatally shot at 3:35 AM, 7/28/27, while attempting to force entrance into basement of 2407 Ballard St., by the occupant, Henry Foerst, who mistook him for a burglar. On 8/4/27 Foerst was exonerated by the Coroner. 25 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 28, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 30, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2407 Ballard st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | a basement @ 2407 Ballard st. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | a basement @ 2407 Ballard st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Poltrack, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Foerst, Henry |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting home |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 4, 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 |
