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Franklin youth sports event fight, arrest
Franklin police arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man after a youth sports fight prompted gunshot reports on Sunday, April 12, though officers say no gun was fired and one person was hurt.
FRANKLIN, Wis. - A 36-year-old Illinois man was arrested Sunday, April 12, after a fight at a youth sporting event in Franklin prompted multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.
What we know:
The Franklin Police Department said officers responded around 2:46 p.m. to the Midwest Orthopedic Performance Center, also known as MOSH, after callers reported shots fired during the event.
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When officers arrived, they learned a fight had broken out among several attendees. Although callers reported gunfire, investigators said there is no evidence that a gun was fired during the incident.
Police took the 36-year-old man into custody for recklessly endangering safety after authorities said he armed himself with a baseball bat.
Charges will be forwarded to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for review.
Dig deeper:
The Franklin Fire Department treated one person at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said there is no threat to the public. The Greendale Police Department assisted at the scene.
Police said they are continuing to investigate and are working to identify and locate other individuals involved.
What they're saying:
Witnesses said the confrontation began during a third-grade basketball game, when parents argued over excessive fouls before the situation escalated.
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"I was literally 5 feet away from the gentleman that pulled out the gun so I was in the corner holding my daughter. They are pushing, shoving, swinging at each other. And then all you hear is gun, gun, gun, and then I look and a guy pulls out his gun. And all I can think about is getting out of there," said Nas Musa, a parent who witnessed the fight.
"They were fighting because of excessive fouls," Musa said.
What you can do:
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has video to contact the Franklin Police Department at 414-425-2522.
The Source: The Franklin Police Department provided information in this report.