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Police Pursuit Crash in Milwaukee Kills Mother and Two Sons, Renewing Calls to Curb Chases

Prosecutors are reviewing charges in a case that has galvanized Milwaukee’s Karen community.

Overview

  • Milwaukee police say a stolen Jeep being pursued for reckless driving ran a red light about a minute into the chase and struck a family car at 35th and Vliet on Tuesday night.
  • The victims were identified by relatives as Pler Moo, 50, and her sons Moo Nay Taw, 21, and Kar Lah Kri Moo, 15.
  • Five additional people were injured, including two more occupants from the family’s vehicle and three from the fleeing Jeep.
  • The 19-year-old driver of the Jeep was arrested and remains in custody as Milwaukee police prepare a referral to the county district attorney.
  • More than 100 people gathered at a vigil, with family and advocates from the Karen refugee community calling for limits on high-speed pursuits.