The Brief
- Kentreal Evans was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a high-speed chase and shooting at officers in March 2023.
- Evans fled police at speeds of 100 mph in a stolen SUV belonging to an off-duty officer, using the officer’s own service weapon to fire at pursuing units.
- Evans pleaded guilty to seven counts, including first-degree recklessly endangering safety and fleeing an officer.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Kentreal Evans on Thursday, Jan. 15, to 15 years in prison plus an additional eight years of extended supervision in connection with a March 2023 police chase and shots fired at officers incident.
Evans pleaded guilty to all seven counts against him in September. Those counts included first-degree recklessly endangering safety, drive or operating without consent, and vehicle operator flee or elude officer.
Case details
What we know:
Prosecutors say Evans admitted to shooting at the officers while fleeing in an SUV stolen near 117th and Bobolink in March 2023. Prosecutors say the SUV belonged to an off-duty police officer, and his badge and service weapon were inside. Police say that’s likely the gun Evans used to shoot at officers.…