William Roy Eberstein, a 68-year-old man from Kalamazoo, Michigan, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from a fatal gunshot wound. The incident that led to his death unfolded at his mother's residence in Brady Township. Born in Vicksburg on November 23, 1957, William was the son of Bill and Dorcas Eberstein. He had formerly been a resident of Vicksburg before moving to Kalamazoo. Following his death, his family announced that he would be cremated and that no public services were scheduled at the time.
The circumstances surrounding William's death quickly led to a criminal investigation and an arrest. On the morning of September 20, 2026, at approximately 9:38 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was made from the home on South 34th Street. The caller, who was identified as William's 65-year-old brother, Larry Max Eberstein, reportedly informed dispatchers that he had shot his brother. When deputies from the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene, they found William seriously injured. He was transported to a local hospital where, despite efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead. Larry Eberstein was taken into custody at the residence.
Following the investigation into the shooting, the Kalamazoo County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed charges against Larry Eberstein. He faces one count of homicide-open murder and one count of a weapons-felony firearm violation. Authorities have stated that the shooting occurred after an altercation between the two brothers. Larry Eberstein was arraigned on the charges and his bond was denied. A probable cause conference was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The case against him is pending in the court system, and as of now, there have been no convictions or sentencing related to the death of William Eberstein. The legal proceedings will determine the ultimate outcome of the charges brought against his brother in connection with the fatal shooting.
