Woman killed after being struck by MPD squad, aunt speaks out
Woman struck by MPD squad, killed
The family of a woman killed after being hit by an MPD squad still has a lot of questions. Investigators say the 31-year-old was lying in the entrance of an alleyway when she was hit, and the family worries about why she was on the ground in the first place.
MILWAUKEE - The family of a woman killed after being hit by an MPD squad still has a lot of questions.
It happened Tuesday morning, Sept. 16, on Milwaukee's far south side.
Investigators say the 31-year-old was lying in the entrance of an alleyway when she was hit, and the family worries about why she was on the ground in the first place.
"When I heard why she called me, I was just a mess."
Milwaukee police: Officer struck pedestrian near 20th and Lapham
Milwaukee police say a police officer struck a pedestrian at the entrance to an alleyway near 20th and Lapham on the city's south side on Tuesday morning, Sept. 16.
Remembering Hayley Linville
What they're saying:
It's a tragic situation that Kathy Tyson is still trying to comprehend.
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Hayley Linville
"I didn’t think I would have to deal with another death so soon. Especially not somebody who’s only 31," said Tyson.
On Tuesday, she got a call from family, letting her know her niece, Hayley Linville, was killed after a Milwaukee police squad vehicle struck her.
Police say they were called to 20th and Lapham to check on a woman who was walking in and out of the street.
Investigators say the 31-year-old was lying at the entrance of the alleyway when she was hit.
Milwaukee police investigation at 20th and Lapham
"It’s not like this was midnight. This was 11 in the morning," added Tyson.
Linville's aunt says she has no idea why her niece was on the ground in the first place. She worries about how she got there.
"She was walking erratically, which is something that could happen when your blood sugar’s low and also passing out," said Tyson.
The Waukesha Police Department is the lead investigative agency on the case and says an autopsy is being conducted and toxicology is pending.
They do not believe speed was a factor in the crash.
Milwaukee police investigation at 20th and Lapham
"I’m hoping that this is going to be a wake-up call for the police department," said Tyson.
Tyson says her niece is the mother of two and had a bubbly personality.
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"She was just a good-hearted person who would do anything for anybody," said Tyson.
She's remembering her life while trying to get more answers about her death.
"We’re going to spend the rest of our lives missing her so much," said Tyson.
GoFundMe
What you can do:
Kathy Tyson created a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and other expenses. You can head to the GoFundMe page to learn more and donate.
The Source: FOX6 originally reported on the incident with information from the Milwaukee Police Department. FOX6 spoke to the victim's aunt to produce this story.