Milwaukee hit-and-run: Boy on bike dead, man arrested

Milwaukee hit-and-run: Boy on bike dead

Milwaukee police arrested a suspect in a Sunday hit-and-run that ultimately killed an 11-year-old boy.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested a suspect in a Sunday hit-and-run that ultimately killed an 11-year-old boy.

The boy was on his bicycle crossing Fond du Lac Avenue near Capitol Drive when he was hit around 3:15 p.m. The car that hit the boy drove off.

Tuesday, police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old Milwaukee man. The car was also recovered.

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The 11-year-old was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died. The medical examiner has identified the 11-year-old boy as Tyrone Reese Jr.

Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.