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Two Marquette Lacrosse Players Killed Near Campus, Driver in Custody as Charges Reviewed

Prosecutors are reviewing potential charges against the 41-year-old driver.

Overview

  • Milwaukee police say a 41-year-old driver collided with a vehicle carrying six people around 5 p.m. Friday near North 27th Street and West St. Paul Avenue.
  • The two passengers who died were identified as sophomores Scott Michaud, 19, and Noah Snyder, 20, both members of Marquette’s men’s lacrosse team.
  • Four others in the vehicle were injured, three of them lacrosse teammates, with injuries described as not life-threatening.
  • The driver was taken into custody as the investigation continues, and the Milwaukee County district attorney’s office is reviewing the case for possible charges.
  • Marquette canceled home athletic events for the weekend, held a Saturday Mass, and opened campus spaces for community support.