MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police say a female victim’s body was discovered inside a home near 47th and Brentwood during an investigation into child abuse.
Police said around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24th, they were searching for a child abuse suspect alleged to have previously struck a five-year-old family member, causing serious injuries and hospitalization. The suspect was believed to be armed with a firearm and inside of a residence.
The “Tactical Enforcement Unit” and crisis negotiators responded to the scene and entry was made into the home.
A deceased female was found in the residence and her death is being investigated as a homicide.
The suspect in both the child abuse and homicide is a 49-year old man and has been arrested by Milwaukee Police in Racine County.
The investigation is ongoing.
