West Allis Suspects in Multi-Jurisdictional Interstate Shooting Identified

The suspect in a multi-jurisdictional shooting investigation is now being identified by Dane County Sheriff’s Office.

Zachary T. Hays, 20-year-old, of West Allis remains in UW Hospital.  Multiple counties, including Milwaukee, Columbia, Sauk, and Dane are continuing to investigate collaboratively to determine what charges will be referred to the respective District Attorneys. 

His brother, Jeremy A. Hays, age 30, is being held on a tentative charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. The 34-year-old brother is not being named due to his cognitive disability.

The Sauk County Sheriff’s Office also confirmed today that 44-year-old Tracey Czaczkowski was the victim in Sunday’s drive-by shooting.  She has died at UW-Hospital as a result of the gun shot wound.  

Investigators are continuing to follow-up with witnesses to Sunday’s incident.  Anyone with information is encouraged to call the tip line at (608) 284-6900.

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