MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting reported Friday night, September 4, 2026, near the intersection of 12th Street and Keefe Avenue.
According to the latest update, police said a 37-year-old person was killed in the shooting. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that its personnel were called to the scene following the fatal incident.
Police investigation underway
Officers responded to the area after receiving reports of gunfire and discovered a person who had suffered fatal gunshot injuries. Emergency personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead.
The Medical Examiner’s Office was notified and responded as investigators began documenting the scene and collecting potential evidence.
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity, pending notification of family members.
Detectives working to determine what happened
Milwaukee police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including what led to the gunfire and whether the victim knew the person responsible.
Investigators are expected to review surveillance footage, speak with witnesses and examine physical evidence recovered from the area as they work to establish a timeline.
At this stage, authorities have not publicly announced an arrest or identified a suspect.
Community urged to provide information
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have information about what happened near 12th and Keefe to come forward.
Information can be provided directly to the Milwaukee Police Department or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Even seemingly minor details, including observations of vehicles or people leaving the area around the time of the shooting, could potentially assist investigators.
The circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting remain under investigation, and additional information is expected as authorities continue their work.
This is a developing story. Details may change as investigators release verified information.
