Behatriz Zuniga dies in fatal Maywood, Illinois shooting
Fatal Maywood, Illinois shooting death of Behatriz Zuniga – Obituary.
Behatriz Zuniga, a 35-year-old resident of Maywood, was fatally shot on October 11, 2024, in the 800 block of South 17th Avenue. The tragic incident occurred in front of her 5-year-old child.
Eric Key, a 23-year-old man from Chicago Heights, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Zuniga’s death. He was arrested on December 11 in Bellwood after being identified as a person of interest. Authorities stated that Key is being held without pretrial release.
The investigation into the case is ongoing. The Maywood Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact their Investigations Unit at 708-450-4471 or submit tips anonymously at 708-450-1787.
