University of California professor shot d3ad in Greece while visiting children

Police in Greece are searching for the killer of Przemyslaw Jeziorski, a 43-year-old economist and marketing professor at University of California, Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, who was gunned down in broad daylight while visiting Athens.

Jeziorski, a father of two, was shot multiple times at close range on July 4 in the suburb of Agia Paraskevi, near the home of his ex-wife, just a day after attending a family custody hearing. A masked gunman reportedly walked up to him around 4:15 p.m. and opened fire, striking him in the neck and chest. Police recovered seven bullet casings from a 9mm firearm at the scene.

Authorities say the murder carries the hallmarks of a contract killing, raising the possibility of organized crime involvement, though all scenarios — including potential family disputes — are being investigated. Police confirmed Jeziorski had no criminal record in Greece.

Eyewitnesses described a masked man in black who fled on foot after firing several shots. “There was no silencer on the gun — it was very loud, like an explosion,” one resident told local media.

Jeziorski’s family is now raising funds to repatriate his remains to Poland and secure legal representation in Greece to pursue justice. “Our family is heartbroken, and we are doing everything we can to ensure justice is served,” his brother wrote on a fundraising page.

At UC Berkeley, colleagues and students are mourning the loss of a scholar known for his dynamic teaching and groundbreaking research. Jeziorski spent 13 years at Berkeley, teaching data analytics to over 1,500 graduate and PhD students. He developed a popular MBA marketing analytics course and was regarded as a leading expert in quantitative marketing, industrial organization, and the economics of digital markets.

“He was a loving father of two young children and always there if someone needed help,” said fellow Berkeley professor Zsolt Katona. “He influenced the marketing field not only through his research but also through his energetic presence, optimism, and a healthy dose of skepticism.”

Dean Jenny Chatman described the campus as “heartbroken,” saying, “Our focus is on supporting our community during this difficult period. We will miss him dearly.”

Jeziorski’s distinguished career included positions as an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins and a visiting scholar at Microsoft. He held a PhD from Stanford, master’s degrees from the University of Arizona and Warsaw School of Economics, and had published in leading academic journals. He also co-founded Keybee, a platform for managing short-term rental properties.

As the investigation continues, family and colleagues hope those responsible will be swiftly brought to justice, ensuring Jeziorski’s tragic death does not go unanswered.

Source: LIB