Milwaukee hit-and-run; 2 women killed; police seek vehicle and driver
Milwaukee billiards community remembers 2 women killed in hit-and-run
Milwaukee's billiards community is remembering two women killed in a hit-and-run Sunday night, July 12. They were leaving a bar after playing pool – when they were struck crossing the street, as police search for the vehicle wanted in connection to the incident.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's billiards community is remembering two women killed in a hit-and-run Sunday night, July 12. They were leaving a bar after playing pool – when they were struck crossing the street.
Remembering Amy Austin and May Daiber
What we know:
On Tuesday nights, at Shepherds in West Allis, there are no strangers.
"It’s like having an extended big family. They all look out for each other," Shepherds Owner Randy Fink said.
The last couple of days, those at the pool hall have been brought even closer. "They both were such vibrant amazing people," said Fua Okrzesik, a friend of the victims.
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This group is feeling the loss after a tragedy took the lives of Amy Austin and May Daiber. The two were well-known in the billiards community. "You would never see one without the other. They were both good, loving people," Lupillo Rodriguez said. He’s a friend of the victims.
On Sunday, after shooting pool on the north side, they left a bar at Teutonia and Vienna. Investigators said two vehicles were racing when Austin and Daiber were hit. They both died on the scene. "It’s been so traumatizing. We couldn’t believe it. It’s such a tragedy," Okrzesik said.
Milwaukee hit-and-run; 2 women killed, police seek driver
Two people were killed in a hit-and-run in Milwaukee on Sunday night, July 12. It happened near Teutonia and Vienna.
Okrzesik has been friends with the women for years. "It was a nightmare. I just said it couldn’t be true," she said.
Adding to the pain is not knowing exactly who is responsible. Milwaukee police released a photo of a black GMC Yukon, the type of vehicle believed to be involved. "They didn’t deserve this. Nobody deserves to die," Rodriguez said.
While this place will not feel the same, those here are leaning on each other, hopeful to see justice for their friends. "Please turn yourself in. Just own up to it," Okrzesik said.
Portions of this article were formatted using A.I. FOX6’s Ashley Sears and an editor reviewed it for accuracy and tone prior to publishing.
Vehicle description
What we know:
Milwaukee police are looking for a black 2007-2014 GMC Yukon with unknown plates. A stock image of the vehicle is provided below.
The vehicle will likely have damage to the front grill, bumper, passenger side headlight, and it's missing the front "GMC" grill emblem.
Stock image of a black 2013 GMC Yukon
The suspect vehicle was last seen traveling southeast from the area of Teutonia and Nash.
Police tips
What you can do:
If you know anything about the crash, MPD wants to hear from you.
You can call MPD at 414-935-7360.
GoFundMe campaigns
What you can do:
GoFundMe campaigns have been started for both of the women – one for Amy Austin's family and one for May Daiber's family.
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The Source: Information in this story was gathered from Randy Fink, Fua Okrzesik, Lupillo Rodriguez and the Milwaukee Police Department.