Case Number: 9067
Schultz, Charles - Age 32 - Shot to death at 4:45 AM, in Crawford Ave. near Augusta St., by Patrolman Michael McNamara when he broke away after being placed under arrest for burglarizing the Boyda Dairy Co. at 4224 Chicago Ave. On 4/14/27 McNamara was exonerated by the Coroner. 24 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 4, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 4, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Crawford av. Near Augusta st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | victim shot @ Crawford & Augusta as he attempted t |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | victim shot @ Crawford & Augusta as he attempted t |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Schultz, Charles |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Other |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | McNamora, Michael (ofc) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 14, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
