The Brief
- An Oak Creek father was targeted by armed suspects on Christmas Day during a failed online meetup for a PlayStation 5.
- After the victim refused to buy the damaged console, the seller pulled a gun; the victim fled as shots were fired, striking his car and a nearby home.
- Milwaukee police urge the public to conduct private sales at police departments for security.
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police are looking for a number of armed suspects connected to a Christmas Day shooting on the city’s north side.
Christmas Day shooting
What we know:
An Oak Creek father showed up at the corner of 2nd and Concordia in Milwaukee on Dec. 25 hoping to secure a PlayStation 5 for his family. But moments later, he told FOX6 News he knew his life was in danger.
Chris Lilteich said video games play a special role in his family; creating family bonding time. Lilteich found a PlayStation 5 listed online for $300. He connected with the seller and then traveled north to 2nd and Concordia to pick it up.
Lilteich said when he got to the meeting point, he found the PlayStation unit was dirty, and he did not want to buy it in poor condition. That is when Lilteich said the seller pulled a gun on him.
Lilteich said he jumped at the man, causing him to fall. He ran to his car, just as shots rang out. …