Updated: 11:54 a.m. on May 29, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 24-year-old man is dead after police say he was crushed by a boat near Water Street and National Avenue Thursday, May 28. 

Officials were called to the scene in the 700 block of Water Street around 3 p.m. The listed address is CenterPointe Marine Milwaukee, where they sell and store boats. 

The victim was identified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Friday as Cody Stelzel of Menomonee Falls. The medical examiner's office says Stelzel was working at the storage facility when one of the boats fell.

A statement released by CenterPointe Marine General Manager Craig Duchow said:

"Our hearts are heavy. We remember Cody as an important part of our team, an incredibly smart young man and a kind person. Cody was always smiling, happy and full of enthusiasm. He will be greatly missed by myself and our entire team. As we grieve, our prayers, thoughts and immediate focus is on supporting his family and all who knew and loved him."