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Kenosha Homicide Under Investigation After Saturday Fight, Suspect in Custody

Detectives are working with prosecutors to decide charges, with the suspect held on a probation hold.

Overview

  • Officers answering a 3:30 p.m. Saturday call about a fight near 13th Avenue and 57th Street found a 41-year-old man with serious injuries.
  • Police detained 42-year-old Dale Dalia as he tried to leave the area and later found 37-year-old Stephanie Birn dead inside a nearby home.
  • Officers gave the injured man first aid until the Kenosha Fire Department arrived and continued care.
  • Dalia is being held on a probation hold while detectives consult the Kenosha County District Attorney on potential charges.
  • A probation hold keeps a person in custody during charging review, and investigators are seeking tips at 262-605-5277 for Detective Kenesie or 262-605-5203 for the Detective Bureau.