Crime & Safety

57-Year-Old Milwaukee Man Found Dead Monday Night

The 57-year-old man, identified as Brian J. Zerzycki, was found by several witnesses who went to check on him when they saw him slumped over

MILWAUKEE -- A 57-year-old Milwaukee man is dead after police found him unresponsive under a tree near a baseball diamond on Monday night.

According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's office, deputies and detectives responded to a 911 call about a man found unresponsive under a tree off a path near a baseball diamond at the KK Sports Complex, 3070 S. 20th Street, Milwaukee at about 6:20 p.m. yesterday.

The 57-year-old man, identified as Brian J. Zerzycki, was found by several witnesses who went to check on him when they saw him in a slumped over position.

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The Milwaukee Fire Department attempted life-saving procedures, but were unable to resuscitate him.

Drug paraphernalia was also found with the deceased’s belongings.

The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is handling the investigation.

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