WEST ALLIS, WI – The death of a young child at a Dairy Queen parking lot in West Allis has prompted a thorough investigation by local authorities, raising many unanswered questions.
Police responded to the Dairy Queen on Highway 100 near Greenfield Avenue shortly before 8 a.m. on Saturday, following reports of an unresponsive child.
The parking lot, usually filled with patrons later in the day, was cordoned off as police and investigators arrived to gather evidence and review security footage.
Officials confirmed the investigation concerns a four-year-old boy’s death. Records from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner show the boy died around the time officers were on the scene, though details on the cause of death are still unknown.
Witnesses observed a man in handcuffs being taken into a police vehicle, and a woman being led away by officers. However, police have not yet clarified their connection to the incident.
West Allis police have promised to release more information as the investigation continues. The community remains anxious for answers, as officials work to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
The deputy chief has suggested that more details could be available by Monday, offering a glimmer of hope for clarity in this distressing case.
In the meantime, the community is left grappling with the loss and the mystery surrounding the child’s untimely death.