19-year-old Milwaukee man arrested, accused of shooting father more than 30 times

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of shooting his father to death. 

D'Juan Eskridge was arrested on Monday, Jan. 15. Court documents show Eskridge is being charged with first degree reckless homicide, and use of a dangerous weapon. 

Police responded to a shooting on Oct. 9, near 7th and Melvina. Police located 15 spent casings near an injured victim -- identified as Eskridge's father -- and multiple fragmented bullets. Eskridge's father did not survive. An autopsy revealed the victim was shot 31 times. 

A forensic review determined that all 15 casings had been fired from the same gun, according to the criminal complaint. 

According to the criminal complaint, the grandmother of the 19-year-old claimed Eskridge and his father were fighting before the shooting and witnessed Eskridge shoot his father. 

Investigators located surveillance footage that allegedly shows the altercation between Eskridge and his father, including the shooting. 

The video, according to the complaint, also shows Eskridge fleeing the scene following the shooting. 

Eskridge was arrested on Jan. 15. His initial court appearance is set for Wednesday, Jan. 17. 


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