Case Number: 9729
Cada, Joseph - Age 29 - Gangster: shot to death from behind at 6 AM, 2/2/30, at the S.E. Corner of Leland Ave. and Broadway while driving his automobile by two unknown men who were riding with him. His assailants caused the machine to be stopped at the curb and leisurely walked away. 38 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 2, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 2, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Leland av and Broadway |
| Type of Location | Vehicle |
| Location Description | vic's automobile |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | gangside assassination |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death from behind |
| Motive | 2 unknown men shot vic while driving with him. |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Mafia |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Multiple assailants |
| Location | vic's automobile |
| Organized Crime Indicators | gangside assassination |
| Related to Organized Crime | Murder for hire, "hit" |
Victim
| Name | Cada, Joseph |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
