On October 13, 2017, Jerzy Milewski, a 55-year-old man of Polish ethnicity from Oak Lawn, was tragically shot to death in the parking lot of Gerhard Design in Bridgeview, IL. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 5:30 a.m., when Bridgeview police officers responded to reports of gunshots in the 8500 block of Thomas Avenue. Upon arrival, they found Milewski suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was immediately transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later ruled Milewski’s death a homicide, attributing it to multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation quickly led to the arrest of Howard Strepek, a 56-year-old man from Palos Hills. Strepek was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Milewski’s death. He was taken into custody shortly after the incident and was scheduled to appear in Cook County bond court.
The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the community, as authorities worked diligently to piece together the events leading up to the shooting. Despite the tragic loss, Bridgeview police emphasized that there was no existing threat to the community or residents in the area.
The legal proceedings against Strepek continued, with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office pursuing first-degree murder charges. The case highlighted the importance of community safety and the swift actions of law enforcement in responding to such incidents.
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