Madison homicide victim identified
MADISON, Wis. — The Dane County medical examiner’s office is identifying the man shot on Thursday in what police are calling a drug deal that turned violent.
He’s 24-year-old Michael James Keith of Madison. The medical examiner’s office is calling the death a homicide. Keith died Friday at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.
The Wisconsin State Journal reports three people were charged Friday in Dane County Circuit Court in Keith’s death.
Police spokesman Joel DeSpain tells the newspaper the shooting appeared to be a drug deal that turned violent.
The homicide was the sixth in the city this year. There were two in 2010.
The case remains under investigation.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.