Incident

Incident Description

Buffalo Patrolman Charles Whitfield, of the William street station, shot and killed Wadislaus Einik, 22 years old, in the heart around 4:30 AM on November 27th, 1913 following a chase of half a mile.

Wadislaus and his brother John went to Andrew Kania's saloon at 1036 Broadway early in the morning where the Rosebud Social Club was holding a dance. John Wydro, 22 years old, who was the chairman of the arrangement committee told the men that they were not welcome and an argument followed.

One of the brothers allegedly flashed a revolver and shot Wydro in the leg. Patrolmen Whitfield heard the shot and ran towards the hall. As the Einiks ran from the saloon, Whitfield called for them to halt. While running away, it is alleged that the brothers and Whitfield exchanged fire.

After a chase through Gibson and Stanislaus streets, the men stopped in front of 873 Filmore Ave when the patrolman fired his last shot through Wadislaus's heart. He dropped to the ground and his brother bent over him. Then Whitfield knocked him unconscious with his nightstick. Wadislaus was taken to the hospital where it was found that he was killed instantly.