Milwaukee fatal battery, victim beaten to death; 22-year-old arrested

Published November 5, 2026 9:22 PM CST

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

One person is dead, and another person was arrested following a fatal battery in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, Nov. 5.

Fatal battery

What To Know:

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the battery happened just after 5:30 p.m. near 12th and Walnut.

Police say the 22-year-old suspect beat the 56-year-old victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Harry Bruce.

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The 22-year-old suspect was taken into custody.

What's next:

This investigation is ongoing. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

MPD tips

What you can do:

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

Editor's note: This story was updated with new information from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.

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