Early this morning, a West Allis neighborhood was disrupted by gunfire when two car theft suspects shot at a resident who confronted them. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. near 65th and Hayes, following a carjacking in Milwaukee. West Allis police collaborated with Milwaukee police to apprehend the suspects shortly after the gunfire was exchanged, as reported by FOX6 Now.
Investigations by the West Allis police reveal that the suspects were caught on foot in the vicinity. No residents were injured during the shootout; however, several parked cars were struck by errant shots. In the chaos, the suspects even collided with some of these cars while attempting to escape. Following the confrontation, which was prompted by an attempt to enter parked cars after the carjacking, residents made numerous 911 calls to report the incident, according to information from WISN.
Both CBS 58 and FOX6 Now report that the investigation is ongoing and being handled jointly by the West Allis and the Milwaukee Police detectives. The two suspects are currently in custody, and their spree of attempted theft and reckless endangerment has come to a halt.
Residents have been left shaken by the brazen act of violence that shattered the early morning calm of their neighborhood, prompting an intense response from law enforcement. West Allis police are actively seeking any information the public may have about the incident and encourage anyone with details to come forward by contacting the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000. This request was issued through the coverage of the incident by both FOX6 Now and CBS 58.
