MILWAUKEE — A man was arrested Monday after Milwaukee police said a person was assaulted inside the MacArthur Square parking garage downtown, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
According to Milwaukee Police, the incident happened around 6:20 a.m. near North James Lovell Street.
Investigators say a 34-year-old encountered someone trying to break into vehicles inside the garage before being assaulted. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A 32-year-old man was later arrested nearby, and criminal charges are expected to be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
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An employee working inside the garage at the time told TMJ4 that the injured man was a security guard who had been making his rounds that morning.
“I spoke to him when he went on to do his rounds, and 30 minutes later come to find out he was laid out upstairs,” the employee said. “It was like a normal day starting this morning, and it turned tragic.”
The MacArthur Square garage serves several high-traffic downtown locations, including the courthouse, Safety Building, city jail, Milwaukee Public Museum, Fiserv Forum, and Panther Arena.
People who use the garage regularly say the incident was surprising.
“It’s very surprising because just the presence of law enforcement alone is enough of a deterrent for people to do something illegal,” said Angela Smith, who works nearby.
Still, several people said parts of the garage can feel intimidating.
“It’s dark, a little intimidating, and if I ever leave here late, I do ask security to escort me to my car,” Smith said.
ABM Parking, which operates the garage, declined to comment. TMJ4 also reached out to the security company the man was with, but has not yet heard back.
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