Overview
- The incident occurred near Shady Lane Elementary after a verbal argument on Saturday, June 13, when police say a son drove a car that struck his father and then fled the scene.
- Bystanders and the Menomonee Falls Fire Department provided life‑saving aid and the victim was taken to a hospital with life‑threatening head injuries and multiple fractures.
- Police recovered the suspect vehicle during the search and conducted an active investigation before Milwaukee officers arrested 23‑year‑old Lenzy J. Ward at a Milwaukee residence on June 17.
- Authorities say Ward confessed to driving the vehicle and he is charged with attempted first‑degree intentional homicide with use of a dangerous weapon and hit‑and‑run causing great bodily harm, and he appeared in court where bond was set.
- Menomonee Falls police led the probe with help from Milwaukee police and the Wisconsin State Patrol, investigators continue processing evidence and officials have asked the public for tips as the case moves toward a July preliminary hearing.