Case Number: 9987
Gorlewski, Frank - Age 35 - Fatally shot 10:30 PM, 9/28/28, in a saloon brawl at 1237 W. Huron St., by John Florkiewicz, who was booked and on 10/10/28 held by the Coroner for murder. 29 Dist. 4/24/29 - Acquitted - Williams.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 28, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 28, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1237 W. Huron St. |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | in a saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | saloon brawl |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | fatally shot |
| Motive | in a saloon brawl |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Bar room brawl |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Excessive Violence | Excessive or extreme use of force |
| Location | in a saloon |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Gorlewski, Frank |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Florkiewicz, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Sep-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 10, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Williams |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 24, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
