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Suspect arrested in Milwaukee weekend shootings that killed 3

Suspect arrested in Milwaukee weekend shootings that killed 3
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MILWAUKEE — A suspect has been arrested in connection with two shootings that left three people dead in Milwaukee over the weekend.

The first shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, near 21st and Pierce streets.

Police say a 26-year-old and 29-year-old were shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Family members identify them as Vanessa DeHerrera, 26, and Scott Bucholz, 29.

26-year-old Vanessa DeHerrera and 29-year-old Scott Bucholz

About 25 minutes after Vanessa and Scott were killed, Milwaukee police were called to another shooting several miles away.

Watch: Suspect arrested in Milwaukee weekend shootings that killed 3

Suspect arrested in Milwaukee weekend shootings that killed 3

At approximately 10:05 p.m., a woman was shot in the 3400 block of North 39th Street near Townsend Street. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.

Her family identifies her as 38-year-old Shamarla Hare.

Shamarla Hare.
Shamarla Hare

Milwaukee police confirmed to TMJ4 News that the suspect was taken into custody around 2 p.m. Tuesday near North 84th Street and Friebrantz Avenue.

This is a developing story. Continue following TMJ4 News on air and online for updates.


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