Crime
25-year-old Nick killed in overnight Milwaukee shooting
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 25-year-old man, identified by loved ones as Nick, in the early hours of Wednesday morning on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. to the area of North 84th Street and West Fairmount Avenue, just east of Timmerman Airport, following reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite efforts to provide emergency aid, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A woman who identified herself as the victim’s girlfriend told investigators that the shooting occurred while they were sleeping in the same room.
She alleged that prior to the incident, there had been an argument involving the victim’s vehicle.
She believes the suspect fired shots through a window of the residence, striking the victim as he lay inside.
Police have not released additional details about the suspect or motive, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Investigators continue to process the scene and gather witness statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information that may assist in the case is urged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (8477).
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.