Milwaukee Home Invasion: Police Hunt Known Suspect After Tragic Death of 70-Year-Old Resident

The Milwaukee police report that a 70-year-old individual was killed in an assault during a break-in at their residence early on April 25, and they are now treating this incident as a murder case for investigation purposes.

The event took place around 12:10 a.m. in the 800 block of West Galena Street.

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The police issued a statement saying that the victim had been severely beaten and suffered fatal wounds. The individual’s gender was not specified, but they were declared dead at the location.

Law enforcement suspects that the assault occurred due to a break-in at the residence.

The Milwaukee Police Department stated that the inquiry is still underway and that they are actively searching for a specific individual who is considered a suspect.

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Individuals who have any relevant details should reach out to the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or choose to stay unnamed by contacting Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or through P3Tips.

There were Thirty-two murders were recorded in Milwaukee throughout the year. As of April 23, based on the latest data from the Milwaukee Police Department, the city has recorded 30 homicides for this time period compared to last year’s figures.

In 2024, the city recorded 132 homicide cases.

The article initially appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Home invasion in Milwaukee results in death of 70-year-old; authorities seek 'known suspect.'