Case Number: 9368
Yorchik, Walter - Age 8 - Accidentally shot to death in the kitchen of 1344 N. Ridgeway Ave., while visiting Robt. Nowak, age 12, who found the gun visiting Robt. Nowak, age 12, who found the gun in a dresser. On 10/14/26 Robert was exonerated by the Coroner. 21 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 13, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 13, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1344 N. Ridgeway Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Yorchik, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
Defendant
| Name | Nowak, Robert |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 14, 1926 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
