Milwaukee weekend standoff began as family dispute, search warrant says

MILWAUKEE – An all-day standoff on Milwaukee’s north side Saturday, March 28, began as a family argument and ended without injuries, according to a search warrant.

What we know:

Officers responded to a home near 68th and Brentwood after a family member reported a 33-year-old man had threatened to kill relatives. Police used an armored vehicle while negotiating with the suspect, who remained inside the home overnight.

Police eventually used tear gas and pepper spray to arrest the suspect, per the search warrant.

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According to the search warrant, the dispute began after family members accused the suspect of “stealing some pots and pans from the kitchen.” A witness told police they saw the suspect walking around the house with a rifle and a handgun in his waistband.

Police say the suspect also called his brother and said, “We are all dying today,” according to the warrant.

Dig deeper:

Authorities said the suspect shot down a police drone during the standoff. Officers later found 10 guns inside the home. Police say the suspect is a convicted felon and should not have possessed firearms.

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FOX6 is not naming him because prosecutors have not formally charged him.

The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office said charges are pending.