Milwaukee homicide, 31st and State; man stabbed, 1 arrested

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a stabbing homicide on Sunday, Feb. 2.

Welfare check

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said the West Allis Police Department requested them to do a welfare check at 31st and State.

Scene at 31st and State

The West Allis Police Department was told by an adult male at 61st and Grant that there would be a victim at the Milwaukee location. When MPD arrived, they found an adult male victim, 74, stabbed.

MPD confirmed the incident is being investigated as a homicide and that it was connected to the incident at 61st and Grant.

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A 37-year-old man is in custody. Charges are pending a review by the Milwaukee District Attorney's Office.

Police confirmed the stabbing victim was the suspect's landlord.

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What they're saying:

A neighbor told FOX6 News she heard screaming Saturday evening. She said police showed up to her home early Sunday morning to conduct a welfare check on her landlord.

FOX6 has reached out to West Allis police for more information.

The Source: The Milwaukee Medical Examiner’s Office

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