Case Number: 972
Hudec, James, 17 years old, of 1147 S. Spaulding Av., created a disturbance at a dance at 1566 W. 22d St., and on request Off. Edward Belsky ejected him. He resisted the officer who struck him with open hand. Hudec fell down a short flight of stairs causing a fracture of the skull from which he died at home on May 2. On May 3, the Coroner's Jury found that death was caused as above and exonerated Off. Belsky from any criminal blame.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 2, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 2, 1904 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 1566 W. 22nd st. |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | a dance at 1566 W. 22nd st. |
| Type of Death | Manslaughter |
| Description | Victim killed resisting arrest |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | a dance at 1566 W. 22nd st. |
| Type of Manslaughter | Unintentional killing, other |
Victim
| Name | Hudec, James |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Belsky, Edward Off. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting other property |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 3, 1904 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
