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Raki Henderson

Age : 17

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : North 19th Place and West Hampton Avenue

City : Milwaukee

County : Milwaukee

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Milwaukee Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 08/06/2025 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Milwaukee police officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was driving recklessly near North Hopkins Street and West Hampton Avenue. Police also reported the vehicle was wanted in connection with a felony investigation. The driver, 17-year-old Raki Henderson, continued driving away while officers pursued.
The pursuit continued for approximately one mile before Henderson lost control of the vehicle near North 19th Place and West Hampton Avenue. The vehicle struck a tree and immediately became engulfed in flames. Henderson was trapped inside the burning vehicle.
Milwaukee police officers attempted to rescue Henderson from the burning vehicle. According to the Milwaukee Police Association, one officer suffered smoke inhalation and another sustained second- and third-degree burns while trying to pull Henderson from the wreckage. Despite those efforts, Henderson died at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the fleeing vehicle.
Henderson's family later publicly identified him and urged other drivers to stop when police attempt traffic stops, stating they hoped others would not lose their lives in similar circumstances. The Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate the pursuit and crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-car-fire-leaves-at-least-1-person-dead-2-injured/65619938
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/milwaukee-police-teen-dies-in-crash-after-pursuit-vehicle-catches-fire
https://www.cbs58.com/news/milwaukee-teen-dies-in-crash-following-police-chase-car-catches-fire
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-police-pursuit-deadly-crash-car-fire
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/08/07/milwaukee-police-officers-hurt-trying-to-save-teen-in-burning-car/123456789/