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Milwaukee Prosecutors Charge Martell Haire in Teen's Killing as Police Launch Manhunt

Court records show Haire had outstanding 2023 warrants in a child sex assault case.

Overview

  • Prosecutors filed charges on Oct. 27 including first-degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon, two counts of reckless injury, recklessly endangering safety, and felon in possession of a firearm.
  • The Oct. 20 shooting near 79th Street and Hampton killed 16-year-old Marquis Champion and wounded a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old who were hospitalized and expected to survive.
  • A criminal complaint cites home surveillance audio of gunfire and video of a man running from the scene, with witnesses describing an argument before the shooting.
  • Haire, 37, had been wanted since 2023 on separate child sexual assault and incest charges, with additional local charges documented in 2025.
  • Milwaukee police say Haire remains at large and ask anyone with information to call 414-935-7360 or provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips app.