Target Distribution Center gun incident; Milwaukee man now in custody

The Brief

  • A Milwaukee man accused of pulling a gun on an employee and security guard at the Target Distribution Center in Oconomowoc has been taken into custody.
  • The incident occurred early on Sunday, Jan. 26.
  • Following further investigation, the Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office amended the charges to include attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

OCONOMOWOC, Wis. A 27-year-old Milwaukee man accused of pulling a gun on a security guard and a second person at the Target Distribution Center in Oconomowoc back in January has been taken into custody by U.S. Marshals.

Defendant on the run

What we know:

According to Oconomowoc police, on March 11 at approximately 11:30 a.m. Keon Hawthorne was taken into custody at a residence in Milwaukee. A warrant had been issued since Thursday, Jan. 30.

Hawthorne was initially charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety (two counts), disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon, and misdemeanor bail jumping. Following further investigation, the Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office amended Hawthorne’s charges to include attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

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