Milwaukee woman charged with fatal hit-and-run; victim's family responds
Family responds after fatal Milwaukee hit-and-run
A 66-year-old Milwaukee woman could face life in prison for allegedly running over and killing a man and driving off.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested a 66-year-old woman for allegedly running over and killing a man and driving off.
Fatal hit-and-run crash
What we know:
Police say Mamadou Bamba, 41, had an argument with the 66-year-old woman Tuesday morning. Investigators say the woman hit him with her vehicle and took off.
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It happened on Tuesday, Jan. 14 near 14th and North.
Shirley Hill, Mamadou Bamba
Shirley Hill, who also goes by the name Regina Coleman, has been charged with one count of first-degree intentional homicide. If convicted, she could face life in prison.
According to a criminal complaint, Hill and Mamadou were smoking crack in her car on Tuesday morning. Court records show they took a woman to a "dope house" before stopping at 14th and North.
Per the complaint, at one point, Hill and Mamadou started arguing over his crack pipe.
Milwaukee homicide; 66-year-old woman accused of running over man
Milwaukee police arrested a 66-year-old woman for allegedly running over and killing a man and driving off.
It goes on to say he got out of the car, she followed, then got back inside and chased him down. She also reversed back over him and drove off.
Family speaks out
What they're saying:
The victim's family said they're now hoping for justice, not revenge.
Mamadou Bamba
Musa Konneh is relieved that the woman accused of killing his cousin is now facing charges.
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"It’s kind of a relief," Konneh said. "Right now the family is grieving, so you know we have to go to court to see what the justice or the law says."
He said all they're looking for now is a fair trial.
"We’re on the forgiving side more than the retaliation side," Konneh said.
What's next:
Shirley Hill
The court commissioner set Hill's bond at $250,000. She's due back in court later this month.
The Source: Information in this report is from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, Wisconsin Circuit Court and prior FOX6 coverage.