Man charged in MPD District 5 shooting committed for 30 years
Posted: Jun 5, 2023 5:10 PM CST
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee man charged in a shooting at Milwaukee Police District 5 has been committed to the Department of Health Services for 30 years.
Darreon Lashawn Parker-Bell was found not guilty by mental disease or defect after opening fire at the police station back in February of 2022.
According to a criminal complaint, Parker-Bell became angry when he could not receive any information about the in-custody death of his friend, Keishon Thomas, who died days prior.
Parker-Bell fled the station on foot after the shooting and was shot by officers after police say he refused to drop his weapon.
Records show the court found Parker-Bell "lacked substantial ability to appreciate the wrongfulness of his actions."