Crime
Homicide arrest made in Houska Park death
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La Crosse police have arrested a 34-year-old man for reckless homicide, in the death of another person during an apparent fight in Houska Park on Monday night.
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David Pearson Jr., was captured after leaving the scene of the fight.
Officers were called to the park and found the injured victim, who died a short time later.
La Crosse Police Chief Shawn Kudron was on WIZM to talk about that incident, as well as the President Joe Biden visit.
Houska Park has become a tent city recently, where many homeless people are staying.
Anonymous tips about the fatal incident may be called to La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers at (608) 784-TIPS, or sent online at www.p3tips.com/459.
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