Roman Frid, a 69-year-old man from Buffalo Grove, IL, was tragically killed on November 17, 2019. He and his wife, Nataliya Ermak, 55, were found unresponsive in the underground parking garage of their apartment complex. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect in this double homicide is Anatoliy Ermak, Nataliya's ex-husband.
Anatoliy Ermak was identified as the primary suspect in the case. Surveillance footage showed him following the couple's car into the garage, engaging in a brief conversation with them before shooting them multiple times. Ermak then fled the scene on foot. Following the incident, an arrest warrant was issued for Ermak on two counts of first-degree murder.
Ermak was later found in Minnesota, where he engaged in a standoff with police and ultimately shot himself. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries the following day. Prior to this incident, Ermak had a history of domestic disputes with Nataliya, including a previous conviction for misdemeanor disorderly conduct and an arrest for domestic assault.
The investigation into Roman Frid's death revealed that the couple was specifically targeted, and there was no sign of forced entry into the secure parking garage. The case drew significant attention from local, state, and federal authorities, who worked together to apprehend Ermak. Despite the tragic outcome, authorities believed there was no further danger to other residents.
Roman Frid, a dedicated custodial crew member at Glenbrook North High School, was remembered fondly by his colleagues and the community. His death, along with that of his wife, left a profound impact on those who knew them.
