The information provided below is about some of the calls officers responded to over the last twenty-four (24) hours. Most narratives represent early and preliminary information that was gathered from those in the field who were actively working the cases. In many instances, facts and circumstances, even the type of crime listed, can change as the investigation unfolds.
From 6:00 a.m. on 02/13/2025 through 6:00 a.m. on 02/14/2025, MPD received 418 calls for service. This number does not include parking complaints or 911 misdials. A breakdown of the calls for service per district is as follows: Central (81), East (82), Midtown (61), North (73), South (55), West (56), and Other (10). "Other" is used for calls that either do not have a sector or the sector is not in the City. This would be used in the case of one of our officers assisting another law enforcement agency.
Priority calls only from 10:15pm until 3:00am due to calls for service.
02/13
WEST: Check Person – 8:26 am. Officers made contact with a male juvenile who was reportedly suicidal. The teen agreed to have his mom take him to a hospital.
MIDTOWN: Domestic Disturbance – 8:34 am. Officers responded to a residence where a man was experiencing a mental health crisis. Journey Mental Health supported an emergency detention. The subject was placed into protective custody and conveyed to a hospital.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 10:28 am. Officers responded to a residence where a family member discovered a 67-year-old woman deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
MIDTOWN: Death Investigation – 10:55 am. Officers responded to a residence to check the welfare of a 35-year-old man whose family had not heard from him. Officers discovered the man deceased in his residence. Nothing suspicious on scene.
CENTRAL: Death Investigation – 12:39 pm. Officers responded to the 1200 block of Williamson St where a 72-year-old man was discovered deceased. Nothing suspicious on scene.
EAST: Mental Health Conveyance – 12:58 pm. Journey Mental Health requested that officers assist with an emergency detention. Officers placed a man who was under a Chapter 51 commitment into protective custody and transported him to a hospital.
EAST: Sexual Assault – 3:10 pm. Officers made contact with a victim who reported that a 42-year-old male suspect sexually assaulted her. Investigation continuing.
EAST: Disturbance – 3:50 pm. Officers responded to UW East Hospital where the 59-year-old female suspect caused a disturbance in the emergency room. The suspect was arrested and charged for disorderly conduct, theft and bail jumping.
MIDTOWN: Retail Theft – 5:00 pm. Officers responded to Target where the 53-year-old female suspect was shoplifting. The suspect was arrested and charged with retail theft, possession of drug paraphernalia and multiple counts of bail jumping.
WEST: Check Property – 9:22 pm. Officers responded to the area of Kessel Ct and Schroeder Rd where multiple callers reported hearing the sound of shots fired. Officers were unable to locate any fired shell casings or damage to property. There were no reports of injured persons.
EAST: Homicide – 9:57 pm. Officers responded to the 200 block of N Thompson Dr and found two victims of gunshot wounds. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries. Incident report completed on MPD website. Investigation continuing.
CENTRAL: Disturbance – 11:40 pm. Officers responded to the 700 block of University Ave where the 36-year-old male suspect refused to leave a restaurant after causing a disturbance. The suspect was arrested for disorderly conduct.
CENTRAL: Check Person – 11:57 pm. Officers responded to a church where staff discovered the 20-year-old female suspect who appeared to be under the influence of illegal drugs. The suspect was arrested and charged with damage to property and resisting.