Case Number: 9386
Zingarelli, John - Age 16 - Fatally shot at 5:05 AM, 2/4/27, while burglarizing a garage at 1325 Larrabee St. by Wm. Keller, part owner of the place. On 2/11/27, Keller was exonerated by the Coroner. 29 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 4, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 4, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1325 Larrabee St |
| Location Description | a garage |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Burglary |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | a garage |
| Type of Manslaughter | Other |
Victim
| Name | Zingarelli, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Keller, Wm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, business person |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 11, 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 |
