In a tragic incident that has left a community in mourning, a young father from Chicago, anticipating the arrival of his second child, was brutally killed in the early hours outside a city bar. Law enforcement is currently on the lookout for four individuals in connection with this fatal attack.

Alexander “Xander” Kazanowski, aged 25, was discovered unconscious with severe head injuries near a bar in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood around 3:20 a.m. on March 24. This information comes from the Cook County Crime Stoppers.

Following the discovery, the Chicago Police Department swiftly transported Kazanowski to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Despite the medical team’s efforts, he succumbed to his injuries, passing away shortly thereafter.

Reports from WGN-TV suggest that Kazanowski, who was known for his work as a model in Illinois, had been asked to leave the bar following some comments he made. The circumstances leading up to the attack remain under investigation.

In response to this heartbreaking event, the Chicago Police Department has launched a homicide investigation. They have released video footage of four individuals they are keen to interview regarding the case, hoping to shed light on this senseless act of violence.

The Chicago Police Department opened a homicide investigation, sharing video of the four persons of interest they would like to question.

The individuals were described as three African American men, and one Asian woman.

One wore a black jacket, a black baseball hat, and blue jeans. The second man wore a black jacket, a white hooded sweatshirt, and black pants. The third man wore a blue jacket, blue jeans and a brown winter hat.

And the woman was wearing a black jacket and white pants.

Authorities are searching for four “persons of interest” in connection with a murder on March 24 in Chicago, Illinois. (Cook County Crime Stoppers)

The security cameras captured the four individuals entering the bar, Tune-Up, the night of the alleged attack, according to video released by the Chicago Police Department. It was not clear if the video was from before or after the alleged assault.

The Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible.

Alexander “Xander” Kazanowski, 25, died of blunt force trauma after he was found unresponsive on March 24.  (Facebook/Alexander Kazanowski)

Kazanowski was the father of one daughter, Thea, and a soon-to-be-born son, John, according to his obituary.

He grew up in South Barrington, Illinois, and was a wrestler in middle and high school. At 19, he founded his first company, Wurk Services, and he was also an actor and model, his obituary said.

“Xander’s story is not defined by the years he was given, but by the vigor with which he filled them,” his obituary said. “True to his character, his final act was a perfect expression of his generous heart. As an organ donor, he saved multiple lives and helped countless others move closer to the miracle of a second chance.”

Anyone with information on the individuals being sought in connection with Kazanowski’s death is asked to contact Grand Central Area detectives at 312-746-6614. Tipsters who wish to remain can submit information to CPDTIP.com, using reference number JK192078, or call the Cook County Crime Stoppers at 800-535-7867.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Chicago Police Department for additional information.

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