MPD finds 1 dead in apparent stolen vehicle fire, believed to be homicide
CBS 58 Updated at 4:31 p.m. on July 7, 2026:
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police say that the car fire that left one person dead on Monday, July 6 is being "determined to be a homicide."
No arrests have been made, but MPD still asks anyone with information to contribute tips.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police say one person is dead after being found in a burning vehicle on Monday, July 6.
The incident happened at around 9:52 p.m., near 21st and Concordia Avenue.
Police say they located the unidentified person dead in the car, which is reported stolen out of Milwaukee.
The circumstances leading up to the fire are under investigation.
Milwaukee police have not made any arrests as they search for suspect(s).
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or the P3 Tips online service or app.
