Suspects in Connection to Off-Duty MPD Detective Shot Criminally Charged

On Monday, January 17, 2022, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued criminal charges against Keasean J. Ellis-Brown, Dionta’e L. Hayes and Timonte Karroll-Robinson in connection to shooting of an off-duty Milwaukee Police Department detective that occurred on January 13, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m., on the 200 block of E. Buffalo Street. The detective assisted a female that was being attacked by a suspect. The detective attempted to detain the suspect. A struggle ensued, at which time the suspect brandished a firearm. The suspect fired multiple rounds at the off-duty detective, striking him multiple times, and fled the scene.

Ellis-Brown was charged with one count of Attempt First-Degree Intentional Homicide, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, one count of Second Degree Reckless Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, one count of Attempt Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent – Party to a Crime, one count of Drive or Operate a Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent – Party to a Crime, one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon and one count of Bail Jumping. If convicted, he could face up to 93 years, 3 months in prison and could be fined up to $60,000.

Karroll-Robinson was charged with one count of Drive or Operate a Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent – Party to a Crime, one count of Attempt Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent – Party to a Crime, one count of Harboring or Aiding a Felon, Party to a Crime, one count of Flee or Elude an Officer, one count of Second Degree Reckless Endangering Safety and one count of Obstructing an Officer. If convicted, he could face up to 30 years, 9 months in prison and could be fined up to $85,000.

Hayes was charged with one count of Drive or Operate a Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent – Party to a Crime, one count of Attempt Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent – Party to a Crime, one count of Harboring or Aiding a Felon, Party to a Crime, one count of Obstructing an Officer and two counts of Bail Jumping. If convicted, he could face up to 29 years, 3 months in prison and could be fined up to $70,000.

The Milwaukee Police Department continues to seek Ellis-Brown. If you have any information on Ellis-Brown’s whereabouts, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Our detective was released from the hospital today and is requesting respect for his privacy as he recovers. The Milwaukee Police Department would like to thank all the community members who rendered aid to our detective as well as the professional care and assistance from the Milwaukee Fire Department, Froedtert Hospital staff and numerous law enforcement agencies. We continue to wish our detective a speedy recovery.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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