Case Number: 9390
Zeilinski, Pauline - Age 58 - Died from a gunshot wound received 2 PM, 4/21/27 in her home, 6548 Devon Ave., when a gun in the hands of her song Walter, was accidentally discharged. On 4/27/27 Walter was exonerated by the Coroner. 27 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 21, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 26, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 6548 Devon 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 victim |
Victim
| Name | Zeilinski, Paulina |
|---|---|
| Age | 58 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Zeilinski, Walter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 27, 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 |
