Wauwatosa Attempt Homicide Suspect In Custody

WAUWATOSA, WI— Wauwatosa Police responded to shots fired following a car crash early Saturday in the area of North 77th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue, according to a police news release.

Officers determined that while the victim was driving home from work, a Chevrolet SUV quickly approached the victim and stopped in front of her, police said.

The SUV backed into the victim, causing significant damage to both cars. The driver of the SUV fired a handgun several times at the victim, breaking glass and hitting her car. The SUV then drove away from the scene and the victim reported the incident to law enforcement, police said.

No injuries were reported; the suspect was identified as the victim’s ex-boyfriend, police said.

Wauwatosa Police took one suspect into custody on Saturday afternoon. The investigation is continuing; this case will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

This was a targeted attack and there is no threat to the public, police said.

If you have any information regarding this case, to include doorbell or surveillance video footage between 11:45 p.m. on Friday and 12:15 a.m. on Saturday from the area of West Wisconsin Ave and North 77th Street southbound to West Blue Mound Rd, please contact the Wauwatosa Police Department at 414-471-8430.

"The Wauwatosa Police Department would like to thank the officers and investigators for their diligence, quick work and professionalism in taking an attempt-homicide suspect into custody without further violence," police said.