Felons Still Trying To Buy At Badger Guns
WEST MILWAUKEE- Badger Guns came under a lot of fire after the weapons used in six separate incidents in which Milwaukee police officers were shot were traced back to the store.
The business was strongly criticized for not putting customers through enough scrutiny and for not working closely with law enforcement. On Thursday, West Milwaukee's police chief said things had somewhat improved.
"As of late, we have new, open lines of communication with them," said West Milwaukee Police Chief Dennis Nasci.
Felons are still trying to obtain guns illegally at Badger Guns. On October 7, just a week after an incident in which an officer was shot with a gun traced back to Badger Guns, a man named Carlos Flores tried to buy a gun at the store, according to court documents. Flores has a domestic abuse injunction barring him from owning a gun.
According to a criminal complaint, Flores paid $200 to buy a Ruger .45 semi-automatic pistol. An anonymous tipster notified the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department about the purchase, and deputies got in touch with Badger Guns. When Flores returned after the waiting period to obtain his gun, Badger Guns owner contacted police and Flores was arrested.
Badger Guns declined to comment for this story.
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