Milwaukee fatal shooting; father shot in head

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7 months ago

April 18, 2024

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Milwaukee fatal shooting; father shot in head

Man fatally shot, children remember him

A family is remembering a Milwaukee man shot and killed as he sat on his couch earlier this month.

MILWAUKEE – A family is remembering a Milwaukee man shot and killed as he sat on his couch.

It happened on the city’s south side. The 56-year-old died days later.

Investigators say a 26-year-old Milwaukee man fired shots in David Odehnal’s home as he was watching a movie. He was shot in the head.

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His family is grateful arrests were made quickly.

“Growing up, he was absolutely amazing,” said Allen Lembach, Odehnal’s son.

It’s been easier to think about the past for the last couple of weeks than the present.

“We knew he cared,” said Kathleen Odehnal, the victim’s daughter. “He loved his family and his kids.”

The two think of happier times in their dad’s life, rather than how it ended.

Investigators say the 56-year-old was sitting on his couch watching a movie on Wednesday, April 3, when bullets came through the window.

Police arrested 26-year-old Joshua Richardson after dashcam video captured the shooting and the car. 35-year-old Melodie Olson was also arrested after police say she helped him get away.

They face the following criminal counts:

First-degree reckless homicide (Richardson)
First-degree recklessly endangering safety (Richardson)
Attempting to flee or elude an officer (Richardson)
Possession of a firearm by a felon (Richardson)
Disorderly conduct-two counts (Richardson)
Harboring or aiding a felon (Olson)
Misdemeanor bail jumping (Olson)

“It’s just unreal,” Lembach said.

Investigators say the shooting was in retaliation for a cocaine deal that involved a debt.

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The victim’s children explained their father turned to drugs after their mother died during childbirth.

Scene at 16th and Lincoln

“He was an amazing person who just couldn’t deal with the loss of his wife and that’s why he chose the path he did,” Lembach said.

They are leaning on each other as they mourn and remember their father, focusing on justice.

“Despite how he was living his life and what happened, it doesn’t define who he was as a person,” Lembach said.

The two arrested are both being held in jail.

Richardson’s bond was set at $250,000 and Olson’s $1,000.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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5 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

Mike Beiermeister

Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

Watch: Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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Critically missing Milwaukee woman; Silver Alert issued

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13 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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Critically missing Milwaukee woman; Silver Alert issued

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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a critically missing 71-year-old woman.

Police said Orelia Rose McDowell was last seen near 38th and Nash on foot at approximately 5:30 p.m.

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McDowell is described as 5 feet, 3 inches tall, around 157 pounds and with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a tan jacket, pink shirt, pink pants and pink Puma tennis shoes.

A Silver Alert was also issued.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Orelia is asked to call MPD – District 7 at 414-935-7272.

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At least two apartments damaged in fire on Glenbrook Road near Northridge Mall

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November 28, 2024

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At least two apartments damaged in fire on Glenbrook Road near Northridge Mall

A least two apartments were damaged in a fire on Glenbrook Road near Northridge Mall in Milwaukee.

Firefighters are still working to determine a cause, but say no one was injured other than a firefighter who cut his hand.

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Fire leaves significant damage to Milwaukee apartment building.

Investigators are still determining the extent of the damage to the apartment building. They’ve told TMJ4’s Mikenzie Hammel that the fire appears to have started in a second-story unit and that the flames damaged the apartment directly above it.

Broken windows after an apartment fire in Milwaukee.

Residents in the building tell Mikenzie the entire hallway was filled with smoke.

Mikenzie is on the scene working to learn more about how many people may be displaced this Thanksgiving Day. This story will be updated on air and online.

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