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Izat Morrar

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jul 20, 2017

Victim Details

Izat Morrar

Male

Chicago

IL

2017-07-20

37

Izat

Morrar

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Izat Morrar, a 37-year-old male from Chicago, Illinois, was found dead on July 20, 2017, in an alley near the 5300 block of South Calumet Avenue. The investigation into his death revealed that Morrar was shot twice in the head at close range, with the autopsy confirming that his death was a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds to the head. A metal projectile was removed from each wound, indicating the use of a firearm.

The primary suspect in Morrar's murder was Michael Pelko, a 37-y ...
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  • Homicide Watch Chicago: Man shot to death in Washington Park drive-by identified as 37-year-old Izat Morrar
  • Chicago Sun-Times: Man shot dead in Washington Park
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