Wisconsin Teen Sought for Carjacking Spree

Elijah McCorkle cut off GPS monitor and went on the run after posting bond

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Elijah McCorkle, a 16-year-old Milwaukee resident, is being sought by U.S. Marshals in connection with a 2024 carjacking and shooting spree across the city. After posting a $30,000 bond, McCorkle allegedly cut off his GPS monitoring bracelet and went on the run. Authorities consider him armed and dangerous.

Why it matters

The case highlights the challenges of dealing with repeat juvenile offenders, the use of GPS monitoring, and the ongoing problem of carjackings and gun violence in Milwaukee neighborhoods.

The details

Investigators say that in October 2024, McCorkle and a group of friends drove around Milwaukee looking for trouble, carrying out a spree of carjackings and shootings across the city's north and south sides as well as the suburbs. Police connected McCorkle to more than six carjackings using license plate cameras and fingerprints, and he was arrested and charged as an adult. After posting bond, McCorkle cut off his GPS monitor and disappeared.

  • In October 2024, McCorkle and his group allegedly carried out a carjacking and shooting spree across Milwaukee.
  • McCorkle was arrested and charged as an adult following the 2024 incidents.
  • In 2026, McCorkle posted a $30,000 bond and was placed on GPS monitoring, but then cut off the bracelet and went on the run.

The players

Elijah McCorkle

A 16-year-old Milwaukee resident who is being sought by U.S. Marshals in connection with a 2024 carjacking and shooting spree across the city.

U.S. Marshals

The federal law enforcement agency that is leading the search for Elijah McCorkle, who they consider armed and dangerous.

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What they’re saying

“Him and his band of misfits were terrorizing the city.”

— U.S. Marshal (fox6now.com)

“You're talking about a 14- or 15-year-old that is in a car with an AK-47 and shooting just to shoot.”

— U.S. Marshal (fox6now.com)

“He cut off his bracelet and basically said he wasn't coming back.”

— U.S. Marshal (fox6now.com)

“Turn yourself in. We're not going to stop looking for you.”

— U.S. Marshal (fox6now.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Elijah McCorkle out on bail again.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of dealing with repeat juvenile offenders, the use of GPS monitoring, and the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of carjackings and gun violence in Milwaukee's neighborhoods.