Chippewa Falls

There is expected to be more police patrolling in Chippewa Falls on Tuesday, namely around schools in the western Wisconsin city, after 10-year-old Iliana ...

The Leinenkugel's Brewery is helping with the investigation, commenting: "This is an unspeakable, heartbreaking tragedy, and we want to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim. In multiple press conferences Monday, Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm urged residents to remain vigilant because the killer remains at large and there could be a danger to the public. "I want to reiterate that people remain vigilant as there could be a danger to the public," Kelm said Monday evening.

Police are continuing the search for a suspect in the death of a 10-year-old girl in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Kelm said a homicide investigation is underway and he stated no one is currently in custody in connection with the incident. Her father contacted police at 9 p.m. after he said she had not returned from a visit to her aunt’s house. “I grew up here all my life, never heard of anything like this,” neighbor Jeremy Machnik said.

Authorities in Chippewa Falls have labeled the death of a 10-year-old girl a homicide. Lilana "Lily" Peters wa...

The victim was a fourth-grader at Parkview Elementary School in Chippewa Falls. Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm says the girl’s body was discovered Monday morning at about 9:15 a.m. not far from where the bike was discovered. Authorities in Chippewa Falls have labeled the death of a 10-year-old girl a homicide.

The Chippewa Falls Police Department in Wisconsin is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl.

The increased law enforcement presence was requested by the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.

The letter said that the measures are based on Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm’s comments during a press conference Monday afternoon. Families can also use the Speak Up, Speak Out portal. Additionally, the letter asks families to be vigilant and that if they notice anything out of the ordinary to report it to law enforcement.

Lily Peters, who was a fourth grader at Parkview Elementary in Chippewa Falls, was found dead Monday morning, police say. Chippewa Falls Police Department.

Lily's family is working with victim advocates, said Kelm, and the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, where she attended fourth grade, said in a Facebook post Kelm warned there may still be a danger to the public as authorities do not have a suspect in custody. Around 9 a.m. Monday, her body was found in the woods near the walking trail, said police.

A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit an aunt was found dead Monday along a creek trail in downtown Chippewa Falls, police said.

Her body was found about 9:15 a.m. Monday. Police said a bicycle believed to be hers was found late Sunday night in the woods a short distance from her aunt’s residence near the Duncan Creek walking trail. A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit an aunt was found dead Monday along a creek trail in downtown Chippewa Falls, police said.

Iliana Peters, who goes by Lily, was reported missing Sunday night. Her body was discovered the next day near a hiking trail. Here's what we know.

Monday night, Kelm said people should “remain vigilant as there could be a danger to the public.” Police did not issue an Amber Alert after learning Lily was missing. That area is less than a mile northwest from where Lily’s aunt lives.

Lily Peters, who went missing after going to visit an aunt, was found dead Monday near a walking trail in downtown Chippewa Falls, police said.

However, I believe we will come together as a community to overcome this fear." "It's almost impossible to believe that something this horrific could happen in our city. A 10-year-old girl who went missing after going to visit an aunt was found dead near a walking trail in downtown Chippewa Falls Monday, according to police.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - The Chippewa Falls Police Department has arrested a juvenile suspect in their homicide investigation into the death of ...

In a press conference Monday, Kelm said no one was arrested in connection to the homicide case. Chippewa Falls residents are remembering Peters with makeshift memorials in the city, while churches held vigils Monday night. Kelm said anyone with information that can help the case call the Police Department’s tip line at 1-800-263-5906 through tomorrow. Nearly 20 federal, state and local agencies worked on the case in the past two days, according to Kelm, who said law enforcement has been working 24 hours a day. No other details were given about the suspect, including whether the suspect was related to Peters. Kelm said with the suspect in custody, the public is no longer in danger.

Parents and students in the area made a small memorial outside Parkview Elementary, where Peters attended fourth grade. Tammy Kienholz, a parent who has also ...

“It hits very very close to home,” said Kienholz. “We live four blocks from the scene. “It’s a combination of compassion and fear; people are fearful of someone out here in our community,” said City of Chippewa Falls Mayor Greg Hoffman. “You don’t think of something like that happening here.” “Just to kind of help the family know that there is support out there at this time,” said Kienholz. “[And] that the community is coming around to help them.”

The increased law enforcement presence was requested by the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District.

The letter said that the measures are based on Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm’s comments during a press conference Monday afternoon. Families can also use the Speak Up, Speak Out portal. Additionally, the letter asks families to be vigilant and that if they notice anything out of the ordinary to report it to law enforcement.

Chippewa Falls police say they have arrested a suspect in the killing of a 10-year-old girl, a shocking death that has rocked the small Wisconsin town.

Lily Peters was reported missing on Sunday night by her family. Lily was last seen leaving her aunt’s home on the 400 block of North Grove Street Sunday evening, police said. Police found Lily's bike along a wooded area by the trail on North Grove Street near the Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company parking lot.

Chippewa Falls Police Chief Matthew Kelm said a juvenile suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday, April 26 in connection with the death of 10-year-old ...

"A tremendous amount of work has gone into this investigation by a large team of investigators including those at the federal, state, county and local level," Chief Kelm said. Police say a bike believed to be Lily's was found near a walking trail. "While nothing will bring Lily Peters back or change what happened, we are very grateful to be able to deliver this news for the family and for the community," the chief said.

Chippewa Falls PD plans to hold a news conference on the killing at 6:30 p.m. FOX 9 will cover that on-air and on FOX9.com/live.

Lily Peters was reported missing on Sunday night by her family. Lily was last seen leaving her aunt’s home on the 400 block of North Grove Street Sunday evening, police said. Police found Lily's bike along a wooded area by the trail on North Grove Street near the Leinenkugel’s Brewing Company parking lot.

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) - The Chippewa Falls Police Department has arrested a juvenile suspect in their homicide investigation into the death of ...

In a press conference Monday, Kelm said no one was arrested in connection to the homicide case. Chippewa Falls residents are remembering Peters with makeshift memorials in the city, while churches held vigils Monday night. Kelm said anyone with information that can help the case call the Police Department’s tip line at 1-800-263-5906 through tomorrow. Nearly 20 federal, state and local agencies worked on the case in the past two days, according to Kelm, who said law enforcement has been working 24 hours a day. No other details were given about the suspect, including whether the suspect was related to Peters. Kelm said with the suspect in custody, the public is no longer in danger.

A juvenile suspect, who the police chief said was known to Lily Peters, was taken into custody. Advertisement. The police chief referred to the person as ...

For a second day, people of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, remained on edge, waiting for any answers in the murder of a 10-year-old girl.

It was a safe place up until Sunday." And they were scooting down the street just laughing," said Jeremy. Investigators could be seen several times throughout Tuesday combing the woods and even the creekside looking for evidence. And that’s just not sitting with me at all." "He could be in Florida by now, he could be a block away. "When we get more info, if he’s caught or not," Jeremy Machnik, standing outside his home with his wife, Shelby told FOX 9.

CHIPPEW FALLS, Wis. (WEAU) -The tragic death of Iliana “Lily” Peters rocked the Chippewa Falls community. Even before law enforcement found Lily's body, the community showed a tremendous outpouring of support for Lily.

And I went over the bridge today, past Leinenkugel’s, and I broke down because I, I can’t believe that happened here in Chippewa Falls,” Smiskey said. He says more stickers and yard signs will also be available. This is my gift and talent, and this is what I can do. And when I see other business owners doing the same thing. She was last seen on her bike, headed to grandma’s around this neighborhood because ultimately people wanted to help,” Henry said. We’re in the nation of Big Brother. There’s got to be a way that we can send based on a radius, a text message to say to the community and let them know, please be on the lookout.