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Chicago, IL – The body of a middle-aged man discovered in Lake Michigan has been identified as 48-year-old Raymond Calderon, a longtime sanitation worker for the City of Chicago. Authorities confirmed Calderon’s identity on Tuesday, following the grim discovery near a popular lakeside park. His vehicle was located in a nearby parking lot.
According to investigators, Calderon’s body bore injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Preliminary findings suggest that he was already deceased when he entered the water. The cause of death remains under investigation.
“This is a deeply troubling case, and we are pursuing every lead to find out what happened to Mr. Calderon,” said Detective Erica Myers of the Chicago Police Department during a press briefing. “We have no suspects at this time but assure the public that we are working diligently to bring answers to the Calderon family.”
Ray Calderon was a lifelong Chicagoan and a dedicated father of two. He is survived by his wife, Maria Calderon, 45, and their children, Elena, 19, a college student, and Lucas, 15, a high school sophomore. Friends and coworkers describe Calderon as a hardworking man who was deeply devoted to his family.
“He was always dependable and had a smile for everyone,” said a colleague who worked alongside Calderon for more than a decade. “This is a tragedy, and we’re all shaken by it.”
The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Chicago Police Department’s hotline. The Calderon family has asked for privacy as they mourn their loss. Community members have already begun organizing a memorial to honor Ray’s life and contributions to the neighborhood.