Milwaukee police chase of homicide suspect; driver crashed at Farwell

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Milwaukee police chase, crash at Farwell

Milwaukee police arrested a 32-year-old man who led officers on a high-speed chase on Wednesday morning, April 9. That chase ended in a crash.

Milwaukee police arrested a 32-year-old man who led officers on a high-speed chase on Wednesday morning, April 9. That chase ended in a crash. 

Police chase of homicide suspect

What we know:

Officials say it was around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when officers spotted a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide enter the SUV near 6th and Wells in downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee police chase of SUV on Brady Street (Credit: The Deep Groove)

Officers attempted to make a traffic stop. However, the driver refused and a police chase ensued. 

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The chase took officers down Brady Street as noted by surveillance pictures FOX6 News obtained. The chase ended when the driver of the SUV lost control and collided with a tree at Brady and Farwell Avenue. 

Milwaukee police chase of SUV on Brady Street (Credit: The Deep Groove)

The driver of the vehicle was arrested after a brief foot chase. He was taken to a hospital for medical clearance. 

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.    

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.

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