Milwaukee police chase ends in fatal crash; driver wanted, family speaks out

Milwaukee police chase ends in fatal crash, family speaks out

One man was killed, and another person is wanted after a police chase ended in a crash in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 23.

MILWAUKEE - One man was killed, and another person is wanted after a police chase ended in a crash in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Police chase

What we know:

Officers said the suspect, wanted in connection with a recent shooting, refused to stop near 60th and Meinecke around 7:40 p.m. 

The chase ended when the driver of the fleeing vehicle struck another vehicle traveling near 51st and Center. The driver of the vehicle on West Center Street suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.

Hasan Harris

The medical examiner identified the man who died as Hasan Harris.

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Harris' brother, Demari, was also in the car and suffered serious injuries.

Family speaks out

What they're saying:

"We just lost a little brother for no reason," added sister Chakayla Straham. "They all need to be held accountable. Because at some point it has to stop. There have been too many deaths. Even police officers in these chases. They are dying too. It’s too much."

Family members gathered at the scene on Sunday, some critical of the Milwaukee Police Department’s pursuit policy, and wanting answers.

"No chase has been worth chasing," said Sherman Brown, the victims’ uncle. "In any situation where it gets hectic, I feel like they should fall back."

Others emphasized that responsibility lies with those who run.

Police scene near 51st and Center

"Don’t do something you are going to run from and possibly injure, harm and kill somebody else like we are going through right now," Straham said.

The suspect ran off after the crash, police said.

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"I am happy at least one of them made it," Straham added. "And it’s not both. But it’s messed up circumstances."

FOX6 reached out to MPD for an update on whether any arrests had been made, but did not hear back.

MPD tips

What you can do:

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