Domestic violence incidents are rising at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, with a recent arrest at Sandburg Residence Hall highlighting a growing pattern of alleged violence reported on campus, particularly within student housing.
An 18-year-old man was arrested Feb. 1 at Sandburg Residence Hall after police responded to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to a criminal complaint. The arrest was the second of six domestic violence incidents reported at Sandburg Residence Hall so far in 2026.
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student reported the incident at the Sandburg front desk, telling staff through tears that their boyfriend was trying to kill them…