Body Found In A Vehicle That Was Towed
MILWAUKEE, WI— The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) and the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) are aware of an incident at the tow lot located at 3811 W. Lincoln Avenue that occurred today, June 5, 2023, at approximately 10:54 a.m. MPD responded to a call for service. Upon arrival, officers observed a body located on the floor of the rear portion of a severely accident-damaged SUV.
MPD is aware that the vehicle was towed to the tow lot on June 1, 2023. On June 1, 2023, at approximately 6:09 p.m., MPD officers responded to a crash on North 91st Street and West Fond du Lac Avenue. When officers arrived, they located a crashed vehicle that struck a tree. The vehicle was later determined to be stolen. The driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old male, was a short distance away from the vehicle. MPD observed that the driver had injuries, and called for medical assistance to render aid. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries and was arrested. The vehicle was severely damaged and MPD arranged for the vehicle to be towed.
The decedent is believed to be a 17 year old Milwaukee male. The cause of his death is being investigated by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
MPD and DPW will both conduct thorough inquiries into these circumstances. The investigation is ongoing.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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