Case Number: 9001
Stepniak, (Stepnok, Stevenson), Martin � Age 43 � Fatally shot 9:10 AM, 12/20/25, in the alley rear of 1454 W. Monroe St., by Patrolmen Anton Golden and Edward Hayes, just after jumping from a second floor window in an attempt to escape from the officers, who had placed him under arrest for larceny. On 12/31/25 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 19th Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 20, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 20, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1454 W. Monroe |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | in an alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in an alley |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Stepniak, Martin (Stepnok, Ste |
|---|---|
| Age | 43 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Known criminal suspect |
Defendant
| Name | Golden, Anton |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Dec-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 31, 1925 |
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| 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 |
