An early morning assault turned the MacArthur Square parking garage in downtown Milwaukee into an active crime scene Monday, with parts of the structure blocked off as officers moved in. Police say they were called at about 6:30 a.m., and one person was taken to a hospital. A visible police presence stretched across sections of the garage while investigators worked the scene. Authorities say the case remains active and that they are looking for an unknown suspect.
What police are saying
According to FOX6 News Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said officers were dispatched around 6:30 a.m. for a reported assault at the MacArthur Square parking garage and that one person was transported to a hospital. FOX6 reported that a portion of the garage was blocked off while officers investigated and noted that police are still searching for an unknown suspect. The station cited the Milwaukee Police Department as its source as the investigation continues.
Where it happened
MacArthur Square sits above a multi-level downtown parking structure that serves the Milwaukee County Courthouse, the Milwaukee Public Museum and nearby civic buildings, including the police administration building, according to City of Milwaukee documents. The garage, listed in city materials as MacArthur Square Parking at 841 N. James Lovell Street, functions as a central hub for courthouse business and nearby cultural venues. City files also show the plaza and garage have been the subject of redevelopment discussions in recent years.
If you saw anything
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Milwaukee Crime Stoppers. The Milwaukee Police Department Office of Public Relations page lists contact options for non-emergency tips and media inquiries, and Milwaukee Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 414-224-TIPS, according to local reporting. Police are urging witnesses and anyone with video or other details to come forward as detectives follow leads.
