Peter Eguia, a 39-year-old male from Chicago, Illinois, was found dead on April 19, 2020. His body was discovered in the basement of a residence located in the 6000 block of West Gunnison Street in Jefferson Park. The circumstances surrounding his death were grim, as he was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, Peter Eguia had been shot at least seven times, with gunshot wounds to his abdomen, upper arm, flank, lower arm, and groin.
The discovery of Peter Eguia's body was made by his girlfriend, who called the police after finding him unresponsive. She noticed a shattered basement window and found Peter rolled up in a blanket. The police arrived at the scene around 6:25 p.m. and confirmed his death. The investigation revealed signs of a break-in, and 9mm casings along with a spent bullet were found on the floor.
The Chicago police's Area North detectives launched a homicide investigation into Peter Eguia's death. They reviewed surveillance video from the apartment building to gather more information about the incident. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Peter Eguia's death was part of a violent weekend in Chicago, where multiple shootings occurred, resulting in several fatalities and injuries. The tragic circumstances of his death highlight the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city.
