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).
Crime
Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton charged with the murder in stabbing of her boyfriend Darius Montreal Boglin
A 43-year-old woman from Bessemer has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend earlier this month, according to authorities.
Court records show Wilhelmina Leigh Carlton, 43, is charged with the murder of Darius Montreal Boglin, 45.
Carlton was booked into the Jefferson County Jail on March 5 and is currently being held without bond.
Officers with the Bessemer Police Department were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, to the 3100 block of Avenue B following reports of a stabbing.
According to Detective Justin Burmeister, responding officers arrived at the scene and discovered Boglin suffering from a stab wound in a driveway.
Emergency responders attempted to assess his condition, but he was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:10 p.m.
Authorities said Carlton was still present at the location when officers arrived and was taken into custody without incident.
Investigators confirmed that Carlton and Boglin were involved in a dating relationship.
Charging documents allege that the fatal incident occurred during an altercation when Boglin allegedly grabbed Carlton from behind, at which point she stabbed him, resulting in his death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Bessemer Police Department at 205-425-2411 or 205-481-4366. Tips can also be submitted through the department’s tip line at 205-428-3541, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.