Milwaukee man suspected of killing 26-year-old woman commits suicide after police chase

A 28-year-old Milwaukee man wanted in connection with the murder died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a car chase Tuesday night, police said.

Police have confirmed that the deceased man, named Elijah Combs, was the prime suspect in the death of Alia Perez, 26, who was killed Sunday in the 5300 block of South 26th Street.

Pérez is the niece of the President of the Common Council, José G. Pérez.

Combs fired at police during a chase Tuesday that ended at the 4800 block of South 13th Street when he committed suicide, according to police.

The officers did not fire their weapons and were not harmed by Combe’s gunfire.

In a statement issued on Monday following the death of his niece, Perez asked for confidentiality.

“Over the past 24 hours, my family has experienced a huge tragedy that has saddened us inexpressibly,” Perez said in a statement. “I ask the media and the public to give me and my family members privacy during this time.”

He was excused from the meeting of the Common Council on Tuesday, where Old. Marina Dimitrievich presided and honored the memory of the Perez family with a moment of silence.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson tweeted On Tuesday: “I expressed my deepest condolences to President Perez. My heart goes out to all his family. Jose is a dedicated partner in our work to keep Milwaukee safe, and that makes Alia’s murder all the more tragic. I pray for both justice and peace.”

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