Suspects face multiple charges in connection to officer-involved shooting near 51st and Hampton
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two men face multiple charges following two shooting incidents in Milwaukee, one involving police. The shooting, which resulted in a non-fatal gunshot wound, led to the charging of the suspects, Kenneth Demarco Brown and Kenneth Dejuan Rogers, on Sunday, Dec. 10.
Authorities reported that on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at approximately 1:55 p.m., officers responded to a shooting near 29th and Clybourn. The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the upper left thigh. Investigations reportedly revealed multiple bullet casings and fragments at the scene, and the victim's vehicle showed signs of gunfire. Surveillance video indicated that the suspects were in a black Honda.
According to the criminal complaint from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, at around 3:17 a.m. on Dec. 7, a police pursuit involving the same Honda CRV began at N. 91st and W. Silver Spring. The chase, spanning over three miles, reportedly ended with the vehicle crashing near N. 51st Blvd. and the suspects fleeing on foot.
The pursuit was captured on police body cameras and reportedly involved high speeds, wrong way driving and evasion of stop sticks.
The complaint reports that shots were then fired, leading to critical injuries to Rogers and minor injuries to Brown.
During the arrest, officers reportedly found a .45 caliber Glock pistol near where Rogers was arrested, and narcotics in the allegedly stolen Honda CRV.
The complaint states that the drugs tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl, consistent with distribution quantities.
Brown faces eight charges, including first-degree reckless endangerment using a dangerous weapon. This could lead to over 17 years in prison if convicted. He is also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, which carries a sentence of up to 10 years.
Brown is also accused of stealing and operating a vehicle without the owner's consent, which could result in up to 3.5 years in prison. Another charge of second-degree reckless endangerment has a maximum sentence of 10 years. Fleeing from an officer could add another 3.5 years, while obstructing an officer has a smaller penalty of up to 9 months.
For drug-related charges, Brown could face up to 25 years for intending to distribute cocaine and up to 15 years for the fentanyl charge.
Rogers is facing a total of five charges, including possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent, which has a maximum sentence of 10 years. Similar to Brown, Rogers is charged with stealing and operating a vehicle without consent, potentially leading to 3.5 years in prison. He could face up to 9 months for obstructing an officer. The drug charges against him, including intending to distribute cocaine, could lead to 25 years in prison, and the fentanyl charge has a maximum of 15 years.
