KENOSHA, Wis. - A homicide investigation is underway in Kenosha after police found a 37-year-old woman dead in a home on Saturday, April 25.
Dale Dallia
Sequence of events
What we know:
According to the Kenosha Police Department, at about 3:30 p.m. officers responded to a report of an altercation between two adult men in the area of 13th Avenue and 57th Street. A caller told 911 dispatch that one person appeared to be seriously injured and was lying on the ground.
When officers got there, they found a 42-year-old Kenosha resident, identified as Dale Dallia, trying to leave the area. He was detained without incident.
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Officers also found a 41-year-old male Kenosha resident suffering from serious injuries. Officers immediately provided first aid until the Kenosha Fire Department arrived and continued medical care.
During the investigation, officers got information about a possible second victim inside a home. Officers went inside the home and found 37-year-old Stephanie Birn, a Kenosha resident, dead.
Stephanie Birn
FOX6 News confirmed that Birn is a mother and leaves behind an 11-year-old son.
What they're saying:
"It's absolutely destroyed me. I mean, I've been crying for three days now," said Karyn Pedraza, a friend of Birn. "She loved fiercely. She would do anything for anyone."
Pedraza told FOX6 News, she is still in disbelief.
"I couldn't imagine this happening to Stephanie," Pedraza said. "It never should have happened. There was no reason this should have happened."
Investigation unfolding
What's next:
Detectives and officers are continuing to process evidence, interview witnesses, canvass the area, and consult with the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office.
Dale Dallia is currently on a probation hold while detectives consult with the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office regarding potential charges.
Police tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Kenesie at 262-605-5277 or the Kenosha Police Department Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203.
The Source: The Kenosha Police Department sent FOX6 a news release.