Elmhurst Police Investigating Incident at Parking Garage

PRESS RELEASE 
For Immediate Release: September 6, 2023 
Authority: Michael McLean, Chief of Police

Elmhurst Police Investigating Incident at Parking Garage

The Elmhurst Police Department is investigating the death of a 68-year-old Bensenville man who died as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at the Addison Avenue Parking Garage, 135 N. Addison Ave. 

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m. Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments responded to the rear alley bordering the parking garage for a 911 call reporting an unresponsive male. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Items belonging to the victim were located on the 6th floor ledge of the parking garage. Evidence present at the scene is consistent with a fall. 

This incident is under investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. The victim is not being identified at this time to allow for notification of the victim’s relatives. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Elmhurst Police at (630) 530-3050. 

Individuals experiencing crisis can contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline emergency number 988 for free support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

# # # #