Case Number: 9017
Stasiak, Frank � Age 19 � Shot to death at 12:40 AM, at Noble St. and Kinzie St., by Patrolman Wm. Baynes and squad, who pursued him and three other boys in a stolen automobile. On 2/25/26 Baynes was exon. by the Coroner. 22 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 17, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 17, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Noble & Kinzie st. |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | Noble & Kinzie st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Fight |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Noble & Kinzie st. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Stasiak, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Baynes, Wm. (ofc) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 25, 1926 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
