Friday evening on Milwaukee's northwest side turned deadly when a 64-year-old person was found with fatal blunt-force trauma near N. 63rd Street and W. Florist Avenue, according to police. Officers responded to the 6300 block of N. 63rd Street at about 6:01 p.m., and the case has been classified as a homicide. No arrests have been announced, and detectives say they are still piecing together what led up to the killing as they ask the public for help.
The victim was discovered with blunt-force injuries in the 6300 block of N. 63rd Street around 6:01 p.m. Friday, and homicide detectives are searching for unknown suspect or suspects, the Milwaukee Police Department said in a press release reported by TMJ4. Anyone with information is asked to call the MPD tip line at (414) 935-7360, or to contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS to remain anonymous.
How to submit tips
Milwaukee Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips by phone at 414-224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app, a setup that has assisted investigators in past cases, according to CBS58. Callers who do not want to share their identity can use that service when providing information about this homicide.
Context: homicide trend in Milwaukee
Milwaukee recorded 142 homicides in 2025, an 8 percent increase from 2024, according to Wisconsin Public Radio. City leaders have said the uptick prompted renewed focus on prevention efforts and closer coordination between police and community groups as Milwaukee moves into 2026.
What investigators say
According to MPD spokespersons, homicide detectives have been canvassing the neighborhood and reviewing nearby surveillance footage as they work to establish the sequence of events, as outlined in the department press release reported by TMJ4. The investigation remains active and authorities are again urging anyone with information, no matter how small it may seem, to contact Milwaukee Police or Crime Stoppers.
