Riverina police continue to call for community information with their investigation into Saturday’s assault in Junee that left a man dead.
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Ervin Gustowski, 58, died after being the victim of a one-punch assault outside Junee’s Ex-Services Memorial Club about 12.45am.
Mr Gustowski sustained critical head injuries and was transported by NSW Ambulance to Wagga Base Hospital; however, he died on Sunday morning.
Following the incident, detectives from Riverina Police District and the Homicide Squad formed Strike Force Freebairn to investigate.
Wagga Police Chief Inspector Andrew Spliet continued to call for any information that may help police with their investigation.
“We are seeking any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers, or anyone with mobile phone footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers,” Chief Inspector Spliet said.
He said police have continued making further line of inquiries.
In a media statement, police also called for anyone with dash-cam vision of the incident to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Riverina Police District on 6922 2599.
Junee mayor Neil Smith said on Monday that residents had been sharing their memories of Mr Gustowski, who had worked at the Cooinda Court aged care facility.
“He was highly regarded and ‘good value’,” Councillor Smith said.
“This is tragic. It just saddens me.”
As news of Mr Gustowski’s death spread, family and friends took to social media to share their memories.
Many of the Facebook posts commended Mr Gustowski for acting as a “Good Samaritan” in trying to break up the altercation, while others paid tribute to “a good bloke”.
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