Case Number: 10287
Jonczyk, Walter � Age 23- Bandit: Shot to death and his accomplice, Joe Jowarek wounded and captured, at 9:05 AM, 8/20/30, in front of 1119 Branch St., by Patrolman John Connerton, who discovered him in the act of robbing a grocery store at that address. On 9/3/30 Connerton was exonerated by the Coroner and awarded extra compensation by teh Actg. Comm. John H. Alcock.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 20, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 20, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1119 Branch St |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | grocery store at 1119 Branch St |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Other murder, felony murder |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | stopping a robbery in progress |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Description | Robbery |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | grocery store at 1119 Branch St |
| Type of Business | Other place of business |
Victim
| Name | Jonczyk, Walter |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting self |
| Known to Chicago Police as | Other, known to Chicago police |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, outside labor force, inmate |
Defendant
| Name | Connerton, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting a drug store |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 3, 1930 |
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| 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 |
| Felony Murder Classification | Robbery |
