Crime & Safety

Wauwatosa Woman Shot And Killed By Boyfriend, Police Say

A 14-year-old girl was also killed in a separate shooting.

WAUWATOSA, WI— A 14-year-old girl from Milwaukee and a 24-year-old from Wauwatosa were killed in two separate shootings on Saturday.

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide which occurred on Saturday, in the 2900 block of N. 76th St. A 25-year-old is accused of shooting his 24-year-old girlfriend. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel identified the victim as Wauwatosa resident Olivia T. Licato.

There is evidence of alcohol use. The investigation is ongoing and the man is in custody, the release said.

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According to a press release, police are also investigating a homicide on the 3100 block of North 11th Street. The victim, a 14-year-old was in the back seat of a car riding with friends when they heard several gunshots. The victim was rushed to the hospital where she died, the release said. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the victim's name as Nequesia N. Terrell of Milwaukee.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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Patch reached out to Milwaukee Police Department but there has been no response as of Monday morning.

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