Case Number: 9096
Savala, or Sabala, Claudius - Age 25 - Mex. - Died from gunshot wounds received 9:00 PM, 9/30/27 in an alleged disorderly house at 9170 Houston Ave., at the hands of Patrolmen Jeremiah E. O'Connell and Vincent Lewandowski when he fired at the latter officer while resisting arrest. On 10/11/27 the officers were exonerated by the Coroner. 7 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 30, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 6, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 9170 Houston ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | alleged disorderly house |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | alleged disorderly house |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
| Type of Residence | Hotel, rooming house, boarding house room |
Victim
| Name | Savala or Sabala, Claudius |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Latino, Hispanic |
Defendant
| Name | O'Connell, Jeremiah E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 23-Oct-27 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 11, 1927 |
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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 |
