Case Number: 897
Horwich, Jacob, 14 yrs., accidentally shot, fatal, at Halsted and 15th Sts., by Officer Peter M. Smith, of 21st Prect., who was firing at Henry, alias Joe Martin, a notorious thief, who was trying to escape. Off. Smith exonerated by Coroner's Jury, June 20th.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 18, 1893 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 18, 1893 |
| Address | Halsted & 15th sts. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
Victim
| Name | Horwich, Jacob |
|---|---|
| Age | 14 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Occupation/ Skill | Unemployed |
Defendant
| Name | Smith, Peter M. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 21 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| 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 |
