Shots fired during attempted carjacking in Milwaukee, man says: video

MILWAUKEE – Gunshots were fired into the home of a Milwaukee man who said suspects shot at him while he was trying to steal a car Saturday morning, and the entire incident was caught on camera.

Clifford Taylor said he was awakened just before 8 a.m. by the sound of glass breaking outside. He ran to his front door and saw four people trying to steal his daughter’s car. The next thing he knew, he was dodging bullets.

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“They have no respect for life,” he said. “This young man just thought, ‘Should I kill him?’ “I was shocked by his arrogance.”

The doorbell camera recorded one of the suspects shooting in Taylor’s direction before scattering near 62nd Street and Melvina. He said the gunman fired about three shots, all of which missed him, but one of those bullets went straight through the living room window.

“When you open fire on my house, you have no idea who’s sitting on the other side of the wall,” Taylor said. “You put my family in danger.”

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Taylor told FOX6 News he’s seen an increase in crime in the area over the years. He added that the police immediately came to investigate and neighbors also gave their support. He said he believed the four suspects would be caught and that he had one request when that happened.

“I just want to be able to talk to them, counsel them,” Taylor said.

Taylor said the incident shook his wife, angered his son and confused his grandchildren. But he said he tried to solve problems instead of running away and it didn’t go anywhere.