Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Carla Tyson

Gender : Female

Age : 57

Race : Black

Date : 07/28/2024

Location : N. 14th St. and West North

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Pedestrian after hit and run hit again by police car

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Carla Tyson was a pedestrian who was struck by two vehicles, a hit-and-run SUV and a Milwaukee police squad car.. The incident occurred early on July 27, 2024. Tyson was reportedly on the road when the SUV hit her and fled, and shortly afterward, a police squad car struck her as officers were responding to an unrelated situation.

The circumstances surrounding her death were tragic, and family members have been seeking answers. The investigation into the hit-and-run and subsequent police involvement is ongoing, but further details about the exact events and the officer involved in the second collision have not been disclosed.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-police-investigate-fatal-crash-involving-mpd-squad

https://www.wisn.com/article/family-of-woman-hit-by-suv-milwaukee-police-squad-demanding-answers/61756220