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Men wanted in connection to homicide arrested after Milwaukee police chase

The chase began around 8:10 p.m. on I-94 near W. Clayton Crest Ave. when officers spotted a vehicle linked to a homicide investigation near 38th and Nash.
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MILWAUKEE — Two men were arrested after a police chase involving homicide suspects in Milwaukee on Monday night.

The chase began around 8:10 p.m. on I-94 near W. Clayton Crest Ave. when officers spotted a vehicle linked to a homicide investigation near 38th and Nash.

The driver pulled over and got out of the car, but the passenger slid into the driver’s seat and sped off, according to police.

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Police pursued the vehicle until it crashed into a guardrail on I-94 near N. 16th St. The second driver ran off but was arrested after a brief foot chase. The original driver was also taken into custody. Both men, age 27, are suspects in the homicide investigation.

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Men wanted in connection to homicide arrested after Milwaukee police chase

The victims in the shooting were identified Tuesday by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office as Deontay Long, 24, and Rodney Walls, 36.

It’s unclear what led to the shooting.

Police say criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.


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