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Investigation underway after man found with burns and head injuries in Portage Park dies: CPD
By Keisha Patel
Chicago police: Man found dead with burns, head injuries on Northwest Side
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL
Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.
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A man was found dead early Tuesday on Chicago’s Northwest Side, and detectives are investigating.Chicago homicide investigationChicago police said officers responded at about 12:10 a.m. to the 5300 block of West Irving Park Road, in the Portage Park neighborhood, near a car dealership.An unidentified man was found with burns throughout his body and injuries to his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Police have not released the man’s identity or additional details about what happened.Area Five detectives are investigating. No further information was immediately available.
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