Case Number: 9590
Budrick, John -Age 60 - Fatally shot at 12:45 AM, 4/6/30, by his son, Bruno Budrick, who mistook him for a burglar. They both heard someone attempting to break into their garage in the rear of their home and the elder Budrick, unknown to his son, had gone out first to investigate. The son followed with a gun and shot his father whom he did not recognize. 4/15/30 Exon. by the Coroner. 19 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 6, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | their home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | their home |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Budrick, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Parent/Child |
Defendant
| Name | Budrick, Bruno |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Child/Parent |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 15, 1930 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
