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Teen suspect charged with murder in West Allis homicide

Posted at 4:28 PM, Jun 21, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-21 17:28:53-04

WEST ALLIS — A West Allis teen has been charged with the June 14 murder of 17-year-old Donavagn L. Swanagan.

The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office charged Antonio C. Sanfilippo, 18, with one count of felony murder.

Around 1 a.m. June 14 the West Allis Police Department said there was an altercation involving gun fire around South 57th Street and West Greenfield Avenue. When officials arrived, they discovered Swanagan was killed. According to the complaint, Sanfilippo shot Swanagan during an armed robbery attempt.

A 19-year-old and 27-year-old have also been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the West Allis Police Department at 414-302-8000.