Milwaukee police issue critical missing alert for 11-year-old boy last seen near Clarke and Phillips

What police said and why the alert was issued

Milwaukee police asked for the public’s help locating an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing and classified as “critically missing,” a designation commonly used when age or other risk factors can elevate concerns for a child’s safety.

The child, Kaidan Hudson, was reported last seen at about 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025, near the intersection of West Clarke Street and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue on Milwaukee’s Near North Side. Police released identifying details and a description of the clothing he was believed to be wearing at the time.

Description released to help confirm identification

Police described Hudson as 4 feet tall and about 70 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair styled in a low high-top fade. At the time he was reported missing, he was described as wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with white lettering on the front, tan pants, and black-and-gold shoes.

Milwaukee police directed anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department’s District 5.

• Last seen: approximately 4 p.m., May 2, 2025
• Location: West Clarke Street and North Vel R. Phillips Avenue
• Contact: Milwaukee Police Department District 5, 414-935-7252

Update: police said the child was located safely

Police later reported that Hudson was located and was safe. The update was issued the morning of Sunday, May 4, 2025, at about 6:20 a.m. No additional details about where he was found or the circumstances of his disappearance were provided in the public update.

How “critical missing” alerts typically function in Milwaukee

Milwaukee police guidance on missing-person reporting outlines situations in which a person may be considered missing under circumstances indicating potential danger, including cases involving minors and situations where there is a reasonable concern for safety. In practice, critical missing notices can be used to quickly circulate descriptions and last-known locations to the public and media, with the goal of generating tips.

Anyone with information on a missing child is generally urged to contact law enforcement directly, rather than attempting to intervene, so that police can assess risk and respond appropriately.

What happens next after a safe location

When a child is located, police typically cancel the public alert once officers confirm the child’s safety. Additional information is not always made public, particularly when it could involve juvenile privacy considerations or an ongoing review of the circumstances that led to the child being reported missing.