Case Number: 8870
Russo, Sam, alias Rosa, Nick - Age 29 - Shot to death 1:25 AM, in a barn in rear of 1632 Fulton St., by Patrolman Thomas Connolly, from whom he attempted to escape after committing a holdup. On 9/25/25, Connolly was exonerated by the Coroner. 20th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 19, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 19, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1632 Fulton st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in a rear barn @ 1632 Fulton |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in a rear barn @ 1632 Fulton |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Russo, Sam "Nick Rosa" |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Connolly, Thomas (Ofc) |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | Other |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
