A deadly shooting on Milwaukee’s northwest side Thursday spiraled into a high-speed chase and crash before police moved in and arrested a 29-year-old suspect, authorities said.
Officers were called to the 5700 block of N. 94th Street around mid-morning, where they found a 42-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts at the scene, he was pronounced dead, according to police.
What police say
In a press release reported by Urban Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting occurred at approximately 9:54 a.m. on the city’s northwest side and that the victim sustained fatal gunshot injuries. Officers began life-saving measures at the scene, but the man was later pronounced deceased. Police said they then observed a vehicle in the area believed to be tied to the incident and initiated a pursuit.
Pursuit ends in crash and arrest
According to department materials, the chase came to a halt on the 12100 block of W. Capitol Drive when the suspect vehicle crashed. Officers took a 29-year-old man into custody at the scene. The Milwaukee Police Department's Office of Public Relations posts press materials and media advisories on its website; see the Milwaukee Police Department press releases page for contact information. Investigators remained at the crash site to collect evidence and interview witnesses.
Legal review and next steps
Per the department's release, available through the Milwaukee Police Department, the case will be forwarded to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for a charging review. Prosecutors will decide whether to file criminal charges. The release noted that the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation and did not provide further information on motive or any relationship between the suspect and victim. The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office describes its charging review process on its website at Milwaukee County District Attorney.
