Victim escapes armed suspect after being confined in Milwaukee residence, suspect at large
Posted: Aug 12, 2025 10:41 AM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 43-year-old escaped an armed suspect after being confined in a residence in the area of 35th and Burleigh on Monday, Aug. 11, according to Milwaukee police.
Officers responded at about 7 p.m. to a call about a person with a weapon and found that the armed suspect intentionally confined a victim in the home.
Police said the victim was able to jump out of a window to get away and was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
A tactical situation was established, but the suspect has not yet been found. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7272 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips online service.