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Michael Brus

Case from Melrose-park, IL dated Feb 05, 2001

Victim Details

Michael Victor Brus

Male

White / Caucasian

Melrose-park

IL

2001-02-05

48

Michael

Brus

07/22/2026

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Michael Brus, a 48-year-old white male from Hinckley, Illinois, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2001, at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois. His death was a result of a horrific workplace shooting at the Navistar International Corp. diesel engine plant in Melrose Park. The incident occurred just a day before the shooter, William D. Baker, a 66-year-old former employee of Navistar, was due to begin a prison sentence for theft from his ex-employer.

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  • Deseret News: Killing of 5 at Illinois plant stuns workers
  • Michael Victor Brus (1952-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial
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