Fatal stabbing in Milwaukee, 50-year-old killed

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

A person was stabbed and killed in Milwaukee early Saturday morning on Aug. 17, 2024.

The Milwaukee Police Department says the stabbing happened at about 1:15 a.m. near 84th and Capitol.

The victim, a 50-year-old, was taken to a hospital and succumbed to the injury. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified him as Byron Leach.

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This investigation is ongoing, and Milwaukee police continue to seek a known suspect.

MPD tips

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.