New Britain herald., 1926-12-13
Chilicki Suspected of Cold Flooded Shooting of George E. Fredericks, Gas Station Owner.
ESCAPED PURSUER
 WHO ENTITIES GUN

A state wide search is under way today for Peter Chilicki, "A years old paroled convict, who, it is be- lieved by the police, is the bandit who shot George E. F'redericks oi 132 Lyon street, at the latter's store at the foot of Arch street, shortly before o'clock yesterday morning and escaped in an automobile amid a shower of bullets from the revolver of Supernumerary Officer Walter Wagner. The automobile is regis tered in ChilicN's name and in his room at 40 Church street, Sergeant P. J. OMara and Officer Thomas J Feeney found Q number of letters destroyed. photographs torn up anc a note as follows: You may have whatever you find here, and any thing you do not wish to keep, you may give it to the Salvation Army There is no doubt in the minds of the police that Chilicki is the gun man, and the description given by i Y that of the paroled convict.
 Looks Into Revolver Barrel
 Feredericks was marking custom CTS names on newspapers shortly before 8 o'clock. when an Auburn 1 taxicab driver entered and asked l him if he could repair a tire. Fred ericks replied that he was too busy ! just then and the chauffeur left. The gunman. entering unnoticed. askGd | Fredericks when the bus which passes the store would make the | first trip. Without looking up from his work Fredericks replied Eight o'clock, but they might be little late." Stick 'em up" Fredericks heard him say. and, looking up, his gaze met the barrel of a revolver. i In glance, Fredericks observed the features and general appearance of the man and, reaching for his back pocket, handed him a roll of bills, assuring him that he would comply with the order to Fork over your dough-"
 Victims Wife Passing At Time Covering Fredoricks. the gunman ordered him to open the cash regis ter, which he did, and after taking q handful of money the gunman, still covering the storekeeper with the revolver. ordered him into the back room. AS Fredericks backed in. his wife passed on her way to St. Joseph's church, and Fredericks made a frantic effort to attract her by waving his upraised hands. The gunman evidently noticed the ges- ture. for he commanded Fredericks to open a door which is shielded from the outside view. by the parti- ton separating the front and rear parts of the store. Several persons were outside the store waiting for the bus and Fredericks shouted to Supernumerary. Officer Wagner who was sitting in his automobile waiting for gasoline. The motor was run ming, and drowned out Fredericks' shoults so that despite the proximity of assistance. he could not attract anyone.
 Tries to Kill Frcdericks
 Realizing that If he obeyed the sunman's orders to open the door he would have no chance of spread ing the alarm until the latter made his escape. Fredcricks did not move the instant he was commanded to, whereupon the gunman muttered: I've a good mind to plug you" Don't plug me-" Fredericks said, T gave you the money, what more do you want? I've got wife and three youngsters at home and they need me-" to which the gunman re- piled: TO Hell with them, I'm go- ing to plug you anyway" and with that he pointed the revolver direct ly at the center of Fredericks' fore head.
 F'redericks heard the click of the trigger and realizing his life had been saved only by the failure of cartridge to discharge or the fact that one of the chambers was empty, he lunged forward and seized the gunman by the right wrist, twisting the revolver down and away from him. One bullet whizzed past Fredericks and struck the floor and box. Bringing his left hand over to reinforce his right, the gunman forced the revolver Into range of Fredericks' body and fired again. this bullet taking effect. Staggered by it's force, Fredericks fell to the floor. You got me. all right" he said, his eyes on his assailant as the sting Of the wound weakened him. Fortunately the bullet passed through the flesh on the left side and did not strike vital spot.
 Covers Wagner with Gun
 As Fredericks lay on the floor, the sunman tinkered with the lock on the rear door, planning to escape, when Officer Wagner. wondering at the delay after having seen Fred ericks inside, walked into the store. Wheeling about. the gunman covered the officer with the revolver and ran into the rear yard and jumping into his car. which had been left at the corner of Kenslngton avenue. drove towards Rentschler street.
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