Man Dies When Shot Multiple Times in Zion, IL Home Identified, Police Say Was Targeted by Shooter

Zion police investigate deadly home shooting; victim identified as Eric Irvin

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ZION, Ill.—A 39-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Zion residence early Friday morning. Authorities report that the incident occurred at approximately 2:40 a.m. when Zion police were dispatched to a home in the 2900 block of Elizabeth Avenue following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man with gunshot wounds inside the residence.

Emergency responders administered life-saving measures before transporting the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Lake County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Eric Irvin of Zion, confirming that he died from multiple gunshot wounds.

Initial investigations suggest that the residence was the intended target of the shooting, with the gunfire coming from outside the home. In response to the severity of the incident, the Lake County Major Crime Task Force was brought in to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Zion police detectives and Major Crime Task Force investigators are continuing their inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Zion Police Department at 847-872-8000.