Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 16-Year-Old in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE — In a devastating incident late Tuesday night, a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Milwaukee. The shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. at the intersection of 27th Street and Oklahoma Avenue, near Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
The victim has been identified as Xavier Davis by his family, who are heartbroken over the loss. His sister, Natalie Ortiz, passionately appealed for the shooter to come forward, expressing her grief: "That’s my best friend, my brother. To know he went out the way he did, that’s not right." As the community grapples with this tragedy, local authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. However, as of now, no suspects have been taken into custody.
Milwaukee police are urging anyone with potential information regarding the shooting to come forward. They can be reached at 414-935-7360, and anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips online service.
In the wake of this tragedy, Davis’s family has established an online fundraiser to assist with urgent expenses and support during this difficult time. The community is rallying around the family, hoping for justice and answers in the wake of this heartbreaking loss.
As investigations continue, residents remain on alert, mournful for a young life taken far too soon and longing for resolution and safety within their neighborhoods.
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