Case Number: 9042

Shefcik, Margaret - Age 62, and Shefcik, Matthew - Age 63 (Sept. 8th) - Killed at 70th St. and Racine Ave. by an unidentified touring car which did not stop. Arrest of driver recommended by the Coroner. 9/9/26. 11 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense September 6, 1926
Date of Death September 6, 1926
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 70th & Racine ave.
Type of Location Vehicle
Location Description car accident @ 70th & Racine
Type of Death Manslaughter
Description Car accident
Total Number of Victims 2
Location car accident @ 70th & Racine
Type of Manslaughter Unintentional auto

Victim

Name Shefcik, margaret
Age 62 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Gender Male

Police

Precinct 2
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 5-Oct-26

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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