Matthew Lange, a 37-year-old white male, was tragically shot and killed on January 27, 2017, in Naperville, Illinois. Lange, a psychology professor at Lewis University, was waiting in his car to pick up his young son from Polish classes at Scullen Middle School when he was ambushed and shot multiple times. The DuPage County Coroner ruled that Lange died of multiple gunshot wounds. The murder was described by Naperville police as an execution, with the shooter approaching Lange's car and firing shots through the driver's side window. As Lange tried to move to the passenger side, the shooter went to the other side of the car and fired more shots.
Despite extensive efforts by the Naperville police and the offering of a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, Lange's murder remains unsolved. The police have described the case as not a random act, indicating that Lange was specifically targeted. Lange's parents, David and Sandy Lange, have been vocal in their pleas for new leads in the investigation, expressing their ongoing grief and the impact of their son's murder on their lives. They have tried to keep Lange's memory alive for his young son, who was inside the school at the time of the shooting.
The investigation has faced challenges, including the lack of working security cameras at the school on the night of the murder. Despite these obstacles, the Naperville police have remained committed to solving the case, stating that it will never be considered a "cold case" by their department. They continue to urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to Lange's family. The community of Naperville, known for its low crime rate, was deeply affected by the murder, and the case remains a significant unsolved crime in the area.
