Search Is On For Hit-And-Run Suspect; Milwaukee Woman Killed

MILWAUKEE, WI — Police in Milwaukee have identified a person of interest in the hit-and-run death of a popular Milwaukee-area bartender.

Milwaukee Police are searching for Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez for his involvement in a crash that happened on Dec. 24 at just after 8 p.m. near the 2500 block of South Howell Ave. in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood.

Authorities described as 6-foot-1, 250 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has several tattoos including "Zacateca" across his torso.

If anyone has any information on this individual or his whereabouts call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or call Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS where you could possibly receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Milwaukee Police say James Hanson, 36, was walking her dogs on the sidewalk on Christmas Eve night on the 2600 block of S. Howell Ave. when the driver of a blue 2007 Jeep Liberty struck and killed her. Hanson's given name is Jamie.

Authorities say the driver of the hit-and-run vehicle left the scene. Police said they tracked down the vehicle that was involved in the fatal hit-and-run.

Milwaukee police say that video recorded on a surveillance camera from the area shows the suspect's vehicle also have been equipped with a roof ladder or bicycle rack which was dislodged in the crash. The vehicle likely has damage to the front passenger side light assembly and bumper.

According to a WISN 12 report, Hanson was a beloved bartender who worked at the Milwaukee Brat House. "She was just one of the most positive, uplifting people that I've ever met that I've worked with in this industry," longtime friend Andy Fronek said in the report.