Case Number: 10173
Hanson, John � Age 13 � Died from a gunshot wound received 11:40 AM, 3/8/30, on the front porch of 5240 Foster Ave. while he and a playmate, John Michalak, were playing with a 32 cal. rifle which the latter accidentally discharged. On 5/10/30 Michalak was exonerated by the Coroner. 33 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 8, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 8, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 5240 Foster Ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | front porch of Foster Ave. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Accidental shooting |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | front porch of Foster Ave. |
| Type of Accident | Accidental shooting |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Hanson, John |
|---|---|
| Age | 13 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Michalak, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 10, 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 |
