MILWAUKEE, WI, (April 23, 2026) – A 35-year-old man lost his life in a hit-and-run crash Thursday morning in Milwaukee, according to police.
Authorities reported that Shawn Barco was struck at about 9:10 a.m. on the 1300 block of North 13th Street by a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old. The driver allegedly fled the scene following the collision.
An officer later spotted the suspected vehicle being driven recklessly on the 1500 block of North 15th Street. When officers attempted a traffic stop, multiple occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The suspect driver was later apprehended.
The teen has been charged with hit-and-run resulting in death and operating without a valid license causing death. Additionally, a 15-year-old male turned himself in for his role in the incident.
The crash remains under investigation.
