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Suspect Found Dead After Estabrook Park Killing as Gun Is Forensically Linked

Investigators are still collecting evidence in what they call a domestic violence case.

Overview

  • Deputies responded around 11:40 p.m. Friday to Estabrook Park in Shorewood and found a 29-year-old woman shot inside a vehicle.
  • The woman was pronounced dead at the scene from a single gunshot wound, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
  • A suspect was subsequently identified and later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
  • Investigators report the firearm recovered from the suspect is the same weapon used in the killing, with additional evidence tying him to the victim and scene.
  • The sheriff's office says the homicide investigation remains active and urges anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.