Man dead in arson fire near 29th and Bobolink, woman arrested in connection
Posted: Jul 11, 2023 10:14 PM CDT | Updated: Jul 12, 2023 12:09 PM CDT
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Firefighters and police were at the scene of a fatal arson house fire near 29th and Bobolink Tuesday night, July 11.
According to Deputy Chief Travis Jones, the fire was located on the second floor of a two-and-a-half story building.
During search and rescue operations, firefighters located a 60-year-old man who was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Anthony Winters of Milwaukee.
According to Milwaukee police, a 62-year-old woman was taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing; however, this appears to be domestic-violence related.
Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.