A man was beaten to death near Speed Queen Bar-B-Que at North 12th Street and West Walnut Street in Milwaukee on Thursday, and police say a 22-year-old suspect is already in custody. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigators are still piecing together what led up to the attack.
According to WISN, the person who died was 56 years old, while FOX6 Milwaukee reported the victim was 65. The discrepancy between the two outlets' reporting has not been resolved, and neither the victim's nor the suspect's identity has been released.
FOX6's report places the timing of the attack just after 5:30 p.m. near 12th and Walnut, with the station noting that the 22-year-old suspect beat the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The station adds that criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, though it remains unclear whether any charges have actually been filed.
Investigation Continues Near 12th and Walnut
Police have said the investigation into the deadly battery is ongoing, per the same FOX6 account, and have not released further details about what sparked the confrontation. The Milwaukee stretch of 12th and Walnut, home to the well-known Speed Queen Bar-B-Que, is otherwise unconnected to the violence beyond being the reported location.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app, FOX6 reported.
