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Milwaukee Boy Rescued in Under 24 Hours as Amber Alert Leads to Arrest

Rapid Amber Alert notifications coupled with citizen camera footage proved decisive in locating the child before a suspect was taken into custody.

Jamal White, 7-year-old taken at gunpoint by a masked man on Friday. Police found him safe Saturday evening
Screenshot: YouTube (WISN 12 News)
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Overview

  • Jamal White, 7, was abducted at gunpoint around 7:00 p.m. on July 11 from outside his Milwaukee home and placed in a white Jeep Renegade.
  • Authorities activated a Wisconsin Amber Alert within minutes, sending notifications via mobile networks and road signs to enlist public assistance.
  • Neighbors and family members analyzed doorbell camera footage and conducted door-to-door searches in the affected neighborhoods.
  • Police located White safe at approximately 6:36 p.m. on July 12 near 39th & Lloyd streets and returned him to his family.
  • Investigators arrested a 25-year-old man in connection with the case and referred charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.