UC-Berkeley Professor, 43, Shot Dead in Greece — Details

The professor had years of experience in research and teaching and was remembered as someone who had the courage to tackle important problems.

A 43-year-old UC Berkeley professor was shot and killed in broad daylight outside his ex-wife's home in Agia Paraskevi, a suburb of Athens, Greece. The victim, Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a Polish national and father of two, is believed to have been targeted in a personal dispute.

The shocking incident took place on Friday, July 4, around 4:15 p.m. on Irini Street. According to Greek authorities, an unknown assailant with his face covered approached Przemyslaw and opened fire.

The professor was shot five times in the neck and chest and died at the scene. No identification was found on his body, but police discovered a mobile phone set to English next to him.

Przemyslaw had arrived in Greece a few days prior and was staying at an Airbnb in Kolonaki. Reports suggest that he had an ongoing legal dispute with his ex-wife, a Greek economist, and had traveled to the country to resolve matters concerning their children.

Although she had full custody, Przemyslaw regularly took the children abroad for summer holidays, something that allegedly caused tension between the two. On the morning of the murder, the former couple had taken their children to a session with a child psychologist.

Later that day, Przemyslaw was scheduled to visit his ex-wife’s home in Agia Paraskevi to see the children. It was there, just outside her residence, that he was gunned down.

Once she realized the identity of the victim, the ex-wife reportedly went to the Attica Police Department voluntarily to provide a statement. She also surrendered her mobile phone to authorities, stating that she had nothing to hide.

The motive behind the killing remains unclear. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and working to trace the shooter's escape route. The perpetrator has not yet been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.

Przemyslaw's family is now mourning their loved one. His brother, Łukasz Jeziorski, shared on Facebook that the family was still grieving the loss of their father, who had passed away just a month earlier on June 4.

He expressed shock that another tragedy had struck so soon, saying they had barely begun to cope with their previous loss when this devastating news arrived.

"My brother, Przemysław Jeziorski, went to meet his beloved children – twins Zoe and Angelo. He was murdered in cold blood on the road near the house where his children live. I'm asking for help from the bottom of my heart – every donation or even just sharing this fundraiser will be a huge support to us.❤️," wrote Łukasz, who shared a link to the donation platform.

UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, where Przemyslaw was an Associate Professor of Marketing, has also expressed deep sorrow over his sudden death. They described him as a passionate teacher and a leading scholar in marketing.

Marketing Professor Miguel Villas-Boas called him "one of the most—if not the most—knowledgeable experts on empirical analysis in marketing in the world," and remembered him as "generous with his time," "full of grace and gentleness," and "a loving father."

Przemyslaw held a PhD in Economics from Stanford Graduate School of Business, as well as master’s degrees in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Arizona. He also earned a BA in Economics from the Warsaw School of Economics.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Przemyslaw had been with UC Berkeley for 13 years, serving in various roles. He had held the position of Associate Professor of Marketing at the Haas School of Business for the past 7 years.

With more than 15 years of experience in research and teaching, Przemyslaw built a strong reputation as a leading authority in quantitative marketing, industrial organization, and applied microeconomics.

Over the course of his career, he mentored more than 1,500 MBA and PhD students, equipping them with the analytical skills essential for success in today’s data-driven business environment. His teaching portfolio included subjects such as Marketing Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Marketing.

Przemyslaw's academic contributions appeared in several prestigious journals, including Marketing Science, Management Science, and the RAND Journal of Economics. His research was supported by numerous grants and fellowships, including funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Beyond academia, Przemyslaw was also an entrepreneur. He co-founded Keybee, a startup supported by UC Berkeley’s SkyDeck accelerator, which offers data-based tools for managing large portfolios of short-term rental properties.

Sadly, a similar tragedly occured recently. A fitness coach, who had dedicated her time to encouraging women to reclaim their strength was sadly gunned down in a parking lot while trying to rebuild her own life.

A Saturday night dinner outing ended in tragedy after a 40-year-old woman and her companion were gunned down in the parking lot of a shopping plaza on Summit Avenue in Fontana, California. Both victims later died from their injuries.

According to the Fontana Police Department, officers arrived at the shopping center around 9:30 p.m. on June 21 following reports of a shooting. Authorities found two victims, Gloria Zamora and Hector Garduno, both critically wounded in front of a sushi restaurant.

Investigators believe Zamora and Garduno were ambushed by Zamora's estranged husband, who had somehow discovered her whereabouts. The suspect, 45-year-old Thomas Alberto Tamayo Lizarraga, was then shot and killed by an off-duty sheriff's deputy who heard the gunfire and responded immediately.

"We don't know how he knew where she was at," said Officer Steve Reed, "but apparently, she had been at the restaurant for approximately an hour prior to the shooting."

The identity of the deputy who shot the murder suspect has not been released. Officials say that they are still working to determine how Lizarraga located Zamora that night.

Zamora was a public figure whose online presence focused on self-worth and health. In a recent podcast appearance, she shared that she dealt with a lot of mental pressure as her marriage to Lizarraga broke down.

"My whole second marriage started falling apart because, obviously, I'm like dedicating time into fitness and trying to grow something," she said during Episode 19 of the Herizon podcast. "People started getting insecure and not allowing me to thrive... So I felt like that person was just holding me back, and, you know, I decided to end my second marriage."

Zamora leaves behind seven children ranging in age from 8 to 24. Her daughter, Jazlynne, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral costs and support her siblings. They have raised more than $32,000.

"My mom was more than just a mother — she was a light in her community," Jazlynne wrote. "She uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential."

Garduno, 43, was described by family members as a devoted father of four girls. A separate GoFundMe campaign launched in his honor raised over $9,000 as of June 25.

"He lived life with strength and did everything he could for his four daughters and family," his relatives wrote. "His passing has left a hole in our hearts and a void in our lives that can never be filled."