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Milwaukee man beaten to death, killers stole car: police
A Milwaukee man, beaten to death, also had his car stolen on the city's south side Tuesday night, Oct. 25. Police are searching for the killers, investigating the incident as a homicide.
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man, beaten to death, also had his car stolen on the city's south side Tuesday night, Oct. 25. Police are searching for the killers, investigating the incident as a homicide.
It happened near 5th Place and Chase Avenue. Police and public records show he was hit by the suspects around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday night, and the suspects took off in his car.
The victim, 46-year-old Rodney Surprise, died at the hospital Wednesday morning as a result of his injuries. His family is at a loss.
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Surprise's mother told FOX6 that her only son was beat up after leaving a gas station, that he had brain damage, and that doctors could not stop the bleeding. Surprise's cousin said he was very family-oriented, and told FOX6 it shocks the conscience as to why someone would do something like this.
A GoFundMe has been set up by Surprise's family to help with funeral costs.
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Milwaukee police have not released a description of the suspects, or said if they know who they are looking for; no arrests have been made. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.