MFD: Man who died after stabbing at MacArthur Square tried to get help at Police Administration Building
MILWAUKEE -- A man was stabbed during an altercation and died from his injuries at MacArthur Square around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 2, despite frantically trying to get help.
The incident happened overnight near James Lovell and Wells Streets -- near a Milwaukee Fire Department station.
MacArthur Square is normally a hub of activity, as it abuts the Milwaukee County Courthouse and the Milwaukee Police Administration Building. Many people who are homeless set up tents there.
MacArthur Square
MacArthur Square
Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, an MFD crew returning to the nearby firehouse was diverted.
Aaron Lipski
"They were flagged down by a Milwaukee police officer and informed that they had a patient that needed medical care up on MacArthur Square," said Aaron Lipski, MFD deputy chief.
The victim had been stabbed, reportedly in the chest -- his injuries possibly aggravated by his attempts to get help at the Milwaukee Police Administration Building.
"Actually began busting out windows on a door to try to get attention and, I believe that's what alerted the police department that something was going on," said Lipski.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 3.
Milwaukee Police Administration Building
MacArthur Square
Milwaukee police said they are seeing suspects.
Shortly after this incident, the same MFD engine company was called to another stabbing at 3rd and State around 1 a.m. Lipski said that made the night an especially unusual one.
"It is extremely rare for this engine company to go to two stabbings in such a tight proximity," said Lipski.
That victim was taken to the hospital by private ambulance, which usually indicates injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Fatal stabbing at MacArthur Square