Woman accused of shooting owner of M&M Motors declared competent to proceed

Melissa Sandrone



WEST ALLIS -- A woman accused of shooting the owner of M&M Motors in the back of the head in an incident caught on camera in West Allis, after prosecutors say she believed him responsible for a motorcycle crash years ago, has been declared competent to proceed in the case against her.

Melissa Sandrone was in court for a hearing on Wednesday, April 4 -- where a doctor's report was returned, and she was declared competent to proceed in this case.

An initial court appearance then took place. Probable cause was found for further proceedings. A preliminary hearing was set for April 11. Cash bond was set at $75,000.

Sandrone is charged with two counts of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon.

Witnesses said after the shooting, Sandrone smiled and took off.

Melissa Sandrone



The normal day at M&M Motors quickly turned into a life-threatening situation that shut down the area of 100th and Greenfield on March 10.

The owner of M&M Motors was filling a tire with air when police say Sandrone pulled up in her Jeep, got out and shot him behind the vehicle. Witnesses say she turned with a smile on her face and drove away.

Melissa Sandrone



Surveillance video captured the tense moments:

M&M Motors shooting



M&M Motors shooting



"A person with a handgun shot my brother and was in my lot staring at us. Very quick. Send an ambulance," the 911 caller said.

M&M Motors shooting



Inside the dealership, people jumped into action. Customers can be seen in the video running to safety as help was called.

"Somebody got shot in the parking lot," the 911 caller said. "There's a guy in the shop here. He's bleeding. Shot in the back of the head."

The store owner was shot in the back and neck, but was awake.

M&M Motors shooting



"You are so lucky dude," the 911 caller said. "'Do you know the lady who shot you?' No he doesn't."

M&M Motors shooting



M&M Motors shooting



Melissa Sandrone



Prosecutors say Sandrone may have developed a vendetta for the man she shot, believing he was responsible for a motorcycle crash she was in 14 years ago, but the owner said he did not recognize the woman who shot him.

Police say Sandrone fired shots at the worker who followed him.

Dashcam video shows police stopping Sandrone a short time later. They ordered her out of the vehicle and made the arrest.

Police discovered numerous weapons including an assault rifle, a machete, an ax, a shovel and a plastic tarp.

Melissa Sandrone arrest



Melissa Sandrone arrest



Last we heard, the victim was recovering. On March 28, M&M Motors officials had no comment on the case.