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Background: News footage of the alley in Milwaukee, Wis., where David Krause was killed on April 14 (WTMJ). Inset: David Krause (Instagram).
David Krause, 35, was shot and killed in a Milwaukee alley, and now, two weeks later, three juveniles face charges of felony murder and armed robbery. According to local NBC affiliate WTMJ, one of the suspects is just 14 years old. Krause’s life was cut short on the evening of April 14, just after he had joined in the local celebrations for 414 Day, an annual event in Milwaukee.
As reported by ABC affiliate WISN, Krause was caught in a heavy rainstorm and sought refuge at a nearby gas station. He realized he had left his keys in his girlfriend’s car and informed her over the phone that he was about to catch a ride with some teenagers.
Details from a juvenile petition reveal that Krause entered a vehicle with the three teens, who then drove a short distance of about three blocks. Surveillance footage captured the moment Krause exited the vehicle, attempting to flee towards a bar, pursued by two of the teens. A confrontation unfolded, culminating in one of the juveniles allegedly shooting Krause. The teens then reportedly returned to their car, which authorities suspect was stolen, and quickly left the scene.
Prosecutors wrote in the petition that Krause got into a car with three teenagers, who drove about three blocks. Surveillance cameras captured Krause running out of a car toward a bar as two of the teens chased after him. A struggle between Krause and the two teenagers ensued until one of the teens allegedly fired a gun at Krause. The two teens got back into the car, which investigators alleged was stolen, and fled the scene.
The 14-year-old suspect was arrested and “inadvertently released,” according to reporting by WTMJ. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to the outlet that he had been rearrested and taken back into custody on April 27. Information about the other two suspects has not been shared due to their juvenile status.
Krause’s family spoke to local CBS affiliate WDJT about the fatal shooting before arrests were made. Krause’s sister told the outlet, “My brother’s Achilles heel was that he blindly trusted people. He had so much faith in humanity, so much faith in the people and community in Milwaukee that he surrounded himself with, and that’s the reason why he’s not here today.”