Milwaukee fatal teen shooting; accused shooter charged, on the run

MILWAUKEE - A manhunt is underway for a suspect charged with shooting and killing a 16-year-old.

Police say 37-year-old Martell Haire is on the run tonight.

They need your help finding him.

FOX6 is also learning that the victim is the nephew of a Milwaukee alderman.

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Two other people were wounded in the shooting, but Alderman Mark Chambers says the 16-year-old who was killed is his nephew.

Tonight, he's asking for the community's help to find the man accused of killing him.

Surveillance video captures the moment gunshots erupted near 79th and Hampton last Monday night, Oct. 20.

The shooting killed 16-year-old Marquis Champion and injured two others, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old.

One week later, a manhunt is underway for 37-year-old Martell Haire.

Prosecutors say he is the man responsible.

A criminal complaint says a witness told detectives she and Haire got into a fight the night of the shooting.

It says she told Haire to leave, and he "pulled out a handgun and began shooting at the young boys sitting at the table "for no reason."

Prosecutors say one of the boys told detectives after he was shot he "stayed on the ground and pretended he was dead so he wouldn't get shot more'.

He and another victim were taken to the hospital, while Champion died at the scene.

A young life lost in a "senseless act of violence" according to Champion's uncle, Milwaukee Alderman Mark Chambers.

On Monday night he issued a statement, saying ""Marquis was full of life, and he brought joy to everyone around him. He wasn’t a troublemaker; he was a good kid with a bright spirit and a big heart. Losing him has left our family shattered and in deep mourning."

Haire is charged with first degree reckless homicide and two counts of first degree reckless injury.

He also faces two additional felonies related to the case.

Search for Haire

What you can do:

Milwaukee police are seeking information on Haire's whereabouts. 

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Anyone with any information on his location is urged 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.

Shooting victim is alderman's nephew

What they're saying:

Milwaukee Alderman Mark Chambers issued the following statement on this case:

"A week ago tonight, on October 20th, my 16-year-old nephew, Marquis Champion, was tragically taken from us in a senseless act of violence during a triple shooting near 79th and Hampton. Two other young men who were with him were also shot, but thankfully they survived and are recovering from their injuries.

"Marquis was full of life, and he brought joy to everyone around him. He wasn’t a troublemaker; he was a good kid with a bright spirit and a big heart. Losing him has left our family shattered and in deep mourning. He was a student at Bay View High School, and he had so many dreams ahead of him.

"As our family prepares for his funeral and burial, we ask for privacy, prayers, and understanding during this painful time. We are also praying for the full recovery of the two young men who were injured that night.

"I’m asking for the community’s help in finding justice for Marquis."

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