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Son Kills Father Over Argument, Ex-Girlfriend Witness
9 Nov
Summary
- Son sentenced to six years for killing father.
- Argument involved ex-girlfriend and victim's stepdaughter.
- Shooter admitted to firing shots during altercation.
Miguel Ocasio received a six-year prison sentence for killing his father, Miguel Arocho, during a domestic dispute. The sentencing concludes a case stemming from a November 2025 incident where Ocasio fatally shot his father following an argument. A key witness to the shooting was Ocasio's ex-girlfriend, who is also Arocho's stepdaughter.
According to court documents, police responded to a shooting and found Arocho deceased. The witness stated that the altercation began when Ocasio confronted her about being with another man. The argument escalated, involving Arocho, and Ocasio admitted to firing two shots, claiming self-defense after his father allegedly threatened him with a gun.
Ocasio pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and was sentenced by Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Michelle Ackerman Havas. He will serve six years in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The court acknowledged 344 days of time served.
