Milwaukee man accused of killing cousin 

February 7, 2010

 
MILWAUKEE — A 33-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting his 39-year-old cousin in Milwaukee.

Brian A. Patterson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, in the death of Joseph D. McGowan. Both live in Milwaukee.

According to a criminal complaint, McGowan and his girlfriend went to Patterson's home Tuesday afternoon so they could get tax-related documents from Patterson.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Patterson arrived home a short time later and the two argued. The complaint said at one point Patterson pulled a handgun from his jacket and fired several shots. McGowan died at the scene.

Patterson was arrested at his house a short time later after a brief struggle. If convicted, Patterson faces up to life in prison.

 


Associated Press