At approximately 11:03 p.m. on May 31, 2020, Milwaukee Police Department officers responded to a 911 call regarding an entry into the Boost Mobile store at 949 North 27th Street in Milwaukee.
When officers arrived, Tyshaun T. Smith, 26, and two other individuals were standing outside of the store next to a broken window. Smith was holding what appeared to be a burning Molotov cocktail.
An officer observed Smith throw the Molotov cocktail into the store. Smith and the others then ran from the scene. However, Smith fell and was arrested.
When arrested, Smith’s sweatshirt and gloves were coated in gasoline, and he was in possession of a loaded 9 mm firearm. Police were able to extinguish the burning Molotov cocktail in the store and recover the device.
According to the criminal complaint, Smith engaged in senseless violence, attempting to destroy an innocent business that serves Milwaukee residents, said U.S. Attorney Matthew D. Krueger.
If convicted of the attempted arson, Smith would face a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 20 years in prison. If convicted of possession of the destructive device, he would face up to ten years in prison. He also would face a fine of up to $250,000 for each count of conviction.
ATF and the Milwaukee Police Department investigated the case, which will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Philip Kovoor. A criminal complaint is merely a formal method of charging an individual and does not constitute inference of his or her guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until such time, if ever, that the government establishes his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Wisconsin
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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