MILWAUKEE — A 74-year-old man was found stabbed to death Sunday in a home near North 31st and State streets, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
The victim was identified Monday as David James Grosse, 74, by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.
MPD said the stabbing occurred around 3 p.m. after they were asked to conduct a welfare check at the residence. The West Allis Police Department (WAPD) tipped them off after speaking with a man near the 2200 block of South 61st Street, who mentioned there would be a victim near 31st and State.
MPD said they conducted the welfare check at 3:30 p.m. and found the victim deceased.
Nearby resident June Brown recalled hearing an alarming sound the night before.
"My granddaughter and I were in the kitchen, and I heard faint screaming," Brown said. "I asked her if she heard it too, and she said yes."
WAPD later arrested the man near 61st and Lincoln Avenue.
West Allis neighbor Kloie Foulk saw police respond to the arrest.
"I saw red and blue lights from my window," Foulk said. "It was weird because nothing usually happens here. People were driving by and getting out."
As investigators went in and out of a backyard near 31st Milwaukee, many neighbors stopped by in surprise.
Barry Weber, Board President of Historic Concordia Neighbors, rode by the scene on his bike. He said the neighborhood is very close.
"Many neighbors have lived here for decades," he said. "We’re a very tight-knit community. I just spoke with one of my neighbors by phone. We’re all trying to come to grips with this, hoping things are okay."
He urged neighbors to support one another.
"Hug your family tight, but reach out to neighbors. We need to be there for each other."
Police stated there are no other suspects and no danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
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