A 12-year-old boy held in connection to the fatal shooting of a man in Milwaukee will be released from custody. The juvenile court appearance took place via video on Wednesday, following an initial 48-hour hold that has since expired. The state had been working to put together its case against the boy, whose name remains undisclosed due to his age, as reported by FOX 6 Now.
The shooting incident occurred several days prior to the boy's most recent court appearance. Although little information has been released officially about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, it is known that the man killed had a history of domestic violence convictions. The case continues to rapidly unfold, while prosecutors are yet to formally decide on whether to fully charge the boy, according to WISN.
Details from public court documents obtained by WISN have revealed that the deceased, who goes by the last name Osuji, had a troubling past. A 2018 Milwaukee case involved Osuji for felony charges of repeated abuse and stalking. Incidents included hitting a woman with a hammer, kicking her in the head, strangling her, and pointing a gun at her, for which he served a two-year sentence.
A restraining order was also sought against Osuji as recently as six weeks ago. The request for the order, however, failed to materialize when the victim failed to show up in court. This adds to the complex tapestry of Osuji's history with law enforcement and the legal system. The connection, if any, between Osuji's past and the events leading to his death has yet to be clearly established in public knowledge.
