EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to include the name of the fifth victim.
The Milwaukee Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are investigating a fatal fire that occurred on Sunday.
Five people have been confirmed to have died as a result of the fire, according to Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. The fatalities have been identified as
- Verna Richard, 62
- Mark Chaffin, 76
- Maureen Green, 67
- Torrell Coleman, 40
- Shakwanda Tenise Harris
Crews were called to the apartment near 27th and Highland around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, for reports of a fire. When a TMJ4 News crew arrived, they saw many people gathered outside the building, with fire and police squads behind yellow tape.
Watch: Deadly apartment fire near 27th and Highland
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 76-year-old, a 65-year-old, a 44-year-old, a 32-year-old, two 28-year-olds and a 1-year-old, were injured in the fire, and are being treated at local hospitals.
The American Red Cross reported that nearly 100 people were displaced. Around 45 residents are now staying at the Red Cross shelter. They will be given food and a safe place to sleep. Each person was also given a "comfort kit" containing toiletries such as shampoo and toothpaste.
No firefighters were injured.
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