A 63-year-old was shot and killed just after midnight Saturday on Milwaukee’s north side, in a burst of gunfire that brought police to the intersection of North 28th Street and West Locust Street. Officers responded at about 12:29 a.m., found the victim and pronounced the person dead at the scene. Investigators say they have identified who they are looking for in connection with the killing.
What police say
According to WISN 12 News, officers arrived shortly after that 12:29 a.m. call and located the 63-year-old at the intersection. The victim was declared dead at the scene, and police have identified a person of interest as the investigation moves forward.
How to help investigators
The Milwaukee Police Department's public information site lists several ways for community members to share information, including by phone, online or through anonymous tools such as the Crime Stoppers line and the P3 Tips app. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at (414) 935-7360, or to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 414-224-TIPS.
Where this fits in a violent February
This killing lands in the middle of an already violent stretch for the city. It comes just days after a Feb. 15 double homicide on the north side, reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. That outlet noted Milwaukee had logged 11 homicides for 2026 as of Feb. 16, a troubling pace so early in the year.
As of the most recent update from WISN 12 News, police had not announced any arrests and investigators were still working the scene. Detectives continue to urge anyone with information to contact Milwaukee police or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
