Case Number: 10038
Graffe, Walter - Age 3 - Death due to a gunshot wound received 5:15 PM, 1/24/30, in his home, 4956 So. Marshfield Ave., at the hands of his brother, William, age 4 and a half, who found the weapon in a cubbord. Accidental shooting. 17 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 24, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 28, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 4956 S. Marshfield Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | In home at 4956 S. Marshfield Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In home at 4956 S. Marshfield Ave |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | Graffe, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 3 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Defendant
| Name | Graffe, William |
|---|---|
| Age | 4 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Siblings |
Police
| Precinct | 17 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Accidental or natural causes |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
