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Eric Zyzanski

Case from Evanston, IL dated Aug 03, 2014

Victim Details

Eric Zyzanski

Male

White / Caucasian

Evanston

IL

2014-08-03

31

Eric

Zyzanski

07/12/2026

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Eric Zyzanski, a 31-year-old man, died on August 3, 2014, in his south Evanston apartment after an accidental, self-inflicted shotgun wound. Police were called to the 800 block of Howard Street at about 9:45 p.m. and found him on the floor with a head wound and the shotgun beside him. He was taken to Saint Francis Hospital, where he was pronounced dead that night. The Cook County medical examiner identified him, and an obituary later noted he “suddenly passed away” on that date.

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  • Evanston Man Dies In Apparent Accident With Loaded Shotgun
  • Updated: Evanston resident kills himself in accidental shooting
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