SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A 15-year-old boy was arrested in South Milwaukee in connection to a recent homicide of a family member.
What we know:
South Milwaukee police were called to a home near 17th and Oak around 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27. There, it was reported a 68-year-old woman was pulseless and not breathing. Emergency crews were able to stabilize the woman and take her to a local hospital, but she died days later on Aug. 31.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as Elizabeth Totsky. An autopsy found internal injuries to her neck consistent with strangulation.
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Police said further investigation led them to arrest the 15-year-old boy, who is related to the victim. He was taken into custody on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
The case will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for review by the homicide unit for criminal charges.
Editor's note: This story was updated with additional information.
The Source: The South Milwaukee Police Department provided information.