Downtown Parking Garage Homicides Spike
Key Questions
What recent homicides have occurred in downtown Madison parking garages?
Diamond Wallace was charged in March 2022 for the death of Christine Jones and is out on $2M bond awaiting trial. Samantha Wilkins was charged on March 30 for killing Ethan Nguyen, with trials set for 2026. These cases tie to 2021 shootings involving the Sharlow brothers.
How is the Madison Police Department responding to the homicide spike?
MPD is increasing patrols, video surveillance, and officer training. They are also holding town halls from April 28 to June 3 with Chief Patterson to address community concerns.
What happened to MPD officers during the State Street fights?
On April 27, following Mifflin Street chaos, fights on State Street injured one officer and hospitalized another while MPD managed a busy downtown weekend.
Diamond Wallace NG in Mar22 Christine Jones death ($2M bond/trial); Samantha Wilkins charged Mar30 Ethan Nguyen killing (2026 trials). MPD boosts patrols/video/training; State St fights Apr27 hurt officers post-Mifflin chaos (1 injured/1 hospitalized); town halls Apr28-Jun3 w/Chief Patterson. Ties Sharlow bros/2021 shootings.