A death investigation is currently unfolding at the Palermo's Pizza factory located in Milwaukee. According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office, an incident resulting in an employee's death took place at the company's manufacturing plant at the intersection of 38th St. and West Lincoln Ave. The specific details surrounding the death have not yet been disclosed to the public, as per WISN.
Rebecca Schimke, spokesperson for Palermo's Pizza, expressed the severity of the situation in a statement obtained by WTMJ, "The tragic accident that took an employees' life earlier today is a terrible incident that is being fully investigated. We are cooperating with government officials and gathering facts." Schimke went on to confirm that the company intends to fully support the deceased employee's family and next of kin. Efforts to immediately disseminate support and counseling services to the Palermo's team have been initiated to alleviate as best as possible the impact of this event.
As the investigation proceeds, police have maintained a discreet profile regarding the details of the incident. A worker at the factory informed 12 News that employees were sent home in the aftermath of the tragedy. This gesture suggests a day of mourning and reflection for those who worked alongside the deceased.
In the wake of the incident, Palermo's Pizza has been actively cooperating with authorities to piece together what might have led to the employee's death. Schimke's statement, as mentioned by TMJ4, highlighted the company's commitment to "gathering facts" and asserted that counseling and support services will be offered to Palermo's team. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and the medical examiner's office continues its investigation to determine the exact cause of death. Updates regarding this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available.
