Charlotte Kurek, 31, And Devario Cruz, 21, Arrested In Connection With The Death Of 4-year-old Donte Campbell In West Allis

Campbell was pronounced deceased at a local hospital, according to West Allis police.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

October 29, 2025

West Allis, Wisconsin - Over the weekend, both Charlotte Kurek, 31, and Devario Cruz, 21, were taken into custody by West Allis police and booked at the Milwaukee County jail in connection with the death of Donte Campbell, 4, in West Allis, according to West Allis police.

Criminal charges are pending for Kurek and Cruz, a cash bond of $25,000 each has been set, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

The West Allis Police Department released the following press release, on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, shortly after 8:00 a.m.., the West Allis Emergency Dispatch Center received a call from a female indicating that she was driving to the hospital with her son who was unresponsive. The dispatcher requested the female stop the car, as they were close to a West Allis Fire Department (WAFD) station, and the dispatcher provided CPR instructions to the female. The vehicle pulled over at a business located in the 10800 block of W. Greenfield Ave.

The WAFD responded to the 10800 block of W. Greenfield Ave., and began rendering care to the child. West Allis police officers arrived at the location at approximately 8:06 a.m. and began an investigation into what had occurred. The WAFD transported the 4-year-old male from West Allis to the hospital. Tragically, the boy was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office pronounced Campbell deceased at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

WAPD detectives have been investigating the incident since Saturday morning. A 21-year-old male (Cruz) and a 31-year-old female (Kurek), both from West Allis, were arrested and remain in custody pertaining to their involvement in this incident. The case remains under investigation and will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office in the upcoming days for a review and decision on criminal charges. Currently, the WAPD is not looking for any additional suspects.