MCSO: 2 arrested, ages 15 and 17, in connection to Washington Park homicide

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has taken two subjects into custody in connection to a homicide that occurred in Washington Park on Sept. 16, 2020.

Ee Lee, the 36-year-old victim, was found unresponsive in the park with severe injuries. 

She was taken to the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center for treatment and died on Sept. 19.

On Friday, Feb. 5, detectives took a 17-year-old male and 15-year-old male, both from Milwaukee, into custody. 

They are being held pending a review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas issued the following statement regarding this investigation:

“The Sheriff’s Office worked tirelessly to bring to justice the persons responsible for this senseless tragedy. We trust this will begin the healing process and bring some closure to the family of Ms. Lee.”