Case Number: 9251
Wagner, Steve - Age 15 - Shot to death at 6:00 AM, in front of 5762 Grand Ave. by Patrolman Albert Lauderdale at whom he fired while attempting to escape in a stolen automobile. On 7/16/25 Lauderdale was exonerated by the Coroner. 26 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 16, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 16, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 5762 grand ave. |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | street |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | street |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing with gun |
Victim
| Name | wagner, steve |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Lauderdale, Albert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 16, 1925 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
