Case Number: 8857
Reich, John - Age 4 - Fatally shot with a .22 calibre rifle, at home, 4006 Carroll Ave., by a 12 year old boy, robt. Steiff, who was on 3/27/25, exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 26, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 26, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4006 Carroll av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | @ home of victim 4006 Carroll |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | @ home of victim 4006 Carroll |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Reich, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 4 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | Steiff, Robt. |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 27, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
