Case Number: 10116
Hoffman, Edward � Age 35 � Died from a gunshot wound received 11:15 PM, 12/27/28, in gangway between 629 and 631 N. Racine Ave., during a drunken quarrel with several fellows. On 1/17/29 arrest of John Zito was recommended by the Coroner on the charge of manslaughter. 12/31/28 Tony Gerretti and Frank Constantino were booked as accessories. On 1/17/29 they were exonerated by the Coroner and on 1/23/29 discharged by Judge Hartigan. 22 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 27, 1928 |
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| Date of Death | December 30, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | Between 629/631 N. Racine Ave |
| Type of Location | Street, or other non-commercial public place/alley |
| Type of Public Place | Street, sidewalk or alley |
| Location Description | In gangway between 629 & 631 W. Racine |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Characteristics | victim engaged in a drunken quarrel |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | Gunshot wound |
| Motive | Drunken quarrel |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Dispute over money or property, quarrel |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | In gangway between 629 & 631 W. Racine |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Related to Organized Crime |
Victim
| Name | Hoffman, Edward |
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| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
| Name | Zito, John |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
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| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 17, 1929 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
