Milwaukee vehicle fire Monday night; 1 dead, car reported stolen
Police scene near 21st and Concordia on July 6, 2026.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Fire Department found a person dead in a car on fire Monday night, and police are now investigating this incident as a homicide.
What we know:
According to Milwaukee police, it happened around 9:52 p.m. during a response to a vehicle fire at 21st and Concordia.
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The unidentified person was found inside the burning car. The vehicle had been reported stolen in Milwaukee prior to the incident.
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What you can do:
Police are looking for whoever is responsible and are asking anyone with information to come forward to help in their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.