Crime News Chicago

Person of interest questioned in Lincoln Park man’s death

A man, 43, was found dead Wednesday night in the 500 block of West Deming Place. His death was ruled a homicide by assault, authorities say.

By Sun-Times Wire

Police are questioning a person of interest in the death of a man found Wednesday night inside a home in Lincoln Park.

Christopher Tomaszkiewicz, 43, was found unresponsive about 7 p.m. inside the residence in the 500 block of West Deming Place, Chicago police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Cook County medical examiner’s office ruled his death a homicide by assault, and an autopsy determined he died of asphyxia.

Detectives are investigating.

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