Two of the suspects, ages 22 and 20 are facing more than 84 years in prison each, if convicted of multiple felonies in connection with Carmona's homicide in the Southside of Milwaukee.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
November 12, 2026
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On November 8, both Bryan Lee Luis, 22, and Ivan E. Castillo, 20, were charged in connection with the November 1st, homicide of Victor Emmanuel Carmona, 17, and the shooting of two other victims ages 15 and 19 at the 600 block of W. Rogers Street in the Southside of Milwaukee. Also, Rafael Carranza-Polanco, 19, was criminally charge on November 6th, with harboring or aiding a felon, according to Milwaukee County court records.
Luis remains on the run and a felony warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Luis was charged with 1st-degree reckless homicide including use of a dangerous weapon, and party to a crime and two felony counts for 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety including use of a dangerous weapon and party to crime.
Castillo was charged with 1st-degree reckless homicide including use of a dangerous weapon, and party to a crime and two felony counts for 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety including use of a dangerous weapon and party to crime. A $100,000 cash bond has been set for Castillo.
Both Luis and Castillo, if convicted are facing up to 60 years in prison each for 1st-degree reckless homicide, and 12 years and 5 months in prison and up to $25,000 in fines, or both for each additional count for 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety. Also, 5 years in prison for each additional enhancer included with each felony count.
Carranza-Polanco was with one felony count for harboring or aiding a felon. A cash bond of $10,000 was set for Carranza-Polanco. If convicted, Carranza-Polanco is facing up to 3 years and 5 months in prison and up to $10,000 in fines, or both.
Carmona and two other victims were at a Halloween party gathering when the two suspects, Luis and Castillo allegedly fired gunshots at a group of people striking Carmona and two others. The three injured victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, but Carmona later succumbed to his injuries and died.
Police were able to identify the suspects through witnesses and texts shared by the suspects. Also, Carranza-Polanco when arrested by police shortly after the shooting identified both Luis and Castillo as the suspects connected to Carmona's homicide.
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