Case Number: 10323
Kosteneck, Otto J., alias Geo. Darrow � Age 35 � Shot to death at 12:30 AM, 10/28/28, in saloon at 7338 So. Racine Ave., by Patrolman Thomas Curtin at whom he fired four times with a shotgun when the latter came in and discovered him threatening the patrons and proprietor from whom he attempted to learn where the latter got his beer supply. On 10/19/28 Curtin was exonerated by the Coroner. 15 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 28, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 28, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 7338 S. Racine Ave |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | saloon |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional manslaughter |
| Method of Killing | Other gun, gun unspecified |
| Weapon | shot to death |
| Motive | victim shot at def. 4 times when he came in & saw |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | Yes |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | saloon |
| Type of Business | Bar/saloon |
Victim
| Name | Kosteneck, Otto J. |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Curtin, Thomas |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Killed While Protecting Property | Protecting bar/saloon |
| Occupation/ Skill | Law Enforcement, Police |
Police
| Precinct | 15 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Oct-28 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 19, 1928 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
