Milwaukee Man Faces Reckless Homicide Charge in Fatal Hit-and-Run Shooting
A Milwaukee man was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless homicide following a deadly hit-and-run shooting that killed a 32-year-old man in the city’s north side this past April. Court documents reveal 25-year-old Daniel Evans is the primary suspect in the case that has gripped local authorities and residents alike.
The victim, identified as 32-year-old Terry Brown-Maben, died at the scene near 20th and Burleigh after being shot during what police describe as a shocking escalation following a hit-and-run crash. The incident occurred on April 23, when Brown-Maben and a companion experienced a collision with an SUV that fled the scene.
Sequence of Events Described by Witnesses and Video Evidence
A witness told detectives that after the SUV rear-ended their car, snapping the axle, he urged the drivers in the SUV to stop, hoping to keep the situation calm. While the witness spoke with the SUV’s passenger, Brown-Maben was talking to the driver. The SUV drove off, leaving their car disabled.
Shortly after, surveillance video shows the SUV returning to the scene, where the passenger opened fire. Nine bullet casings were recovered at the scene, according to court filings. The witness said he never saw Brown-Maben with a weapon and insisted there was no confrontation after the vehicle left the first time.
Suspects Arrested and Linked Through Ballistics and Testimony
Alongside Daniel Evans, 22-year-old Joshua Evans was charged with harboring a felon. Investigators identified Joshua Evans as the registered owner and driver of the damaged SUV from surveillance footage.
Police also recovered ballistics evidence linking the gun used at the shooting to one reportedly sold by the Evans brothers. A separate witness reported purchasing the firearm from them, with ballistic tests confirming it matched the casings found at the shooting scene.
Daniel Evans is currently held in Milwaukee County Jail on $100,000 cash bond, while Joshua Evans is held on a $15,000 bond pending trial. Both face mounting evidence connecting them directly to the incident and ongoing investigations.
Why This Matters for Milwaukee and Beyond
This case highlights critical concerns about violence and reckless behavior in urban areas nationwide. The brutal nature of the shooting, tied directly to a hit-and-run crash, underscores how quickly everyday disputes can escalate into deadly encounters.
For California and other metropolitan regions, the Milwaukee shooting sends a stark warning about firearm violence and the urgent need for public safety measures to curb reckless driving and gun-related violence.
What to Watch Next
Authorities are continuing their investigation while preparing for potential court proceedings against both Evans brothers. Milwaukee residents and law enforcement leaders remain on edge, seeking answers and justice in a community rattled by violence.
The case also renews conversations nationwide about crime prevention, law enforcement response, and the impact of gun violence on families and neighborhoods.
The latest updates can be followed through local law enforcement announcements and trusted news sources including FOX6 News and The California Herald.
