Case Number: 9031
Sliwa, Stanley - Age 35 - Shot to death at 2: PM, in his home, 1541 Chicago Ave. after he had wounded a man and a woman by Patrolman Frank A. West and John De Laurentis, while barricaded and resisting arrest. On 6/29/26 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 22 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 28, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 28, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1541 Chicago av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | residence of victim |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Domestic violence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | residence of victim |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Sliwa, Stanley |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | West, Frank A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 29, 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 |
