South Milwaukee police have identified the victim in Sunday evening’s stabbing death as 47-year-old Richard E. Ostrowski.
The suspect in the case, who was arrested at the scene of the incident in the 1000 block of Milwaukee Avenue, has not been identified. Police are recommending charges of first degree intentional homicide against the man, who they say stabbed Ostrowski to death.
We’re getting plenty of media coverage for this, unfortunately, but when a city the size of South Milwaukee has two homicides in the span of three weeks — after having none in five years — it’s unavoidable.
From the WTMJ-TV story …
Juan Carrasco knows the two men involved in the Sunday night homicide, the victim and the 28-year-old suspect. Carrasco manages a ministry outreach a few blocks from the apartment where 47-year-old Richard Ostrowski was found dead.
“Close friends, close friends it seemed,” he said. “Never seen them argue.”
Investigators believe the suspect actually made the desperate 911 call from an apartment at 1011 Millwaukee Avenue. By the time help arrived, it was too late. Ostrowski died from a stab wound to the chest.
From the WISN-TV story …
Investigators are not offering a motive, but according to a search warrant obtained by 12 News, the suspect called 911 after committing the crime. According to the search warrant the suspect was covered in blood and highly intoxicated.
Also check out the story from Fox 6. And here is the original police press release.
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At least in this case the police have given us enough information to know that the public is safe. Even if they had not arrested the person yet, we know that it was most likely a drunken fight between acquaintances. Unfortunately, that is not the case with the Badger murder. The police chief keeps telling us that it was an isolated incident, but what is that based on? We’ve been told absolutely nothing about how they arrived at that conclusion. They haven’t even told us how a person who is obviously not immediate family was driving the deceased car and not know anything about it. Is this some type of cover-up? Why? I think its about time the neighbors get some answers.