Case Number: 9069
Soulis, Tony - Age 35 - Shot to death at 3:40 PM, at Wacker Drive and Franklin St., by Patrolman Orrie B. Holland while attempting to draw a revolver after being stopped in a Yellow Cab. On 4/14/27 Holland was exonerated by the Coroner. 1 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 14, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Wacker Dr. & Frankilin st. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | Soulis, Tony |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Holland, Orrie B. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 14, 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 |
