Cluster of Recent MPD Shootings
Key Questions
What recent shootings involved Madison Police Department?
Three MPD-related shootings occurred over the Sat/Mon weekend, with one resulting in an injury. These incidents have heightened alerts for violence in east and north side areas.
Who was arrested for the March 24 Bewick Street shooting?
Dezmond Chest was arrested for two counts of attempted homicide after an SUV fired shots at an occupied vehicle on Bewick Street. The east side drive-by prompted swift MPD action.
What arrest was made related to Commercial Avenue shots?
A 22-year-old was arrested in connection to shots fired on Commercial Avenue on March 24. Madison Police announced the arrest following investigation into the east side incident.
Why are residents advised on weekend violence?
A cluster of shootings and drive-bys, including recent MPD incidents and east side arrests, raises concerns for weekend violence in east and north neighborhoods. MPD urges heightened awareness.
What is the status of investigations into recent east side shootings?
Arrests have been made for March 24 drive-by incidents on Bewick and Commercial, but the weekend MPD shootings remain under active investigation with one injury reported.
Three MPD-related shootings over Sat/Mon weekend (one injury); recent arrests in east side March 24 drive-bys: Dezmond Chest Bewick St attempted homicide x2 (SUV shots at occupied vehicle), 22yo Commercial Ave shots. Raises weekend/east/north violence alerts for residents.