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Michael Kozel

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jan 02, 2013

Victim Details

Michael Kozel

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Chicago

IL

2013-01-02

57

Michael

Kozel

07/07/2026


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Michael Kozel, aged 57, was killed on January 2, 2013, during a robbery at his muffler shop, Independent Mufflers Inc., located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. when two armed men entered the shop and demanded money. As Kozel attempted to flee, he was shot in the back. He was transported to John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County but succumbed to his injuries later that evening.

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  • Suspect Sketch Released in Muffler Store Murder - NBC Chicago
  • Family of slain auto shop owner: 'We are lost' – Chicago Tribune
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