Milwaukee police identify man who was fatally stabbed outside of a tavern

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred early Friday morning, March 20th.

According to police, 29-year-old Antoine Austin of Milwaukee man died after he was stabbed outside of a tavern near 63rd and Fond du Lac at about 2 a.m.

Austin, whom witnesses said had been denied entry to the tavern because of his level of intoxication, has a lengthy arrest record with the Milwaukee Police Department including for burglary, drug offenses, felon in possession of a firearm, operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, gambling, resisting and officer, and disorderly conduct.

Milwaukee police say they have arrested a 65-year-old man in the case.