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Zaniya Booker

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Jan 22, 2025

Victim Details

Zaniya Booker

Female

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2025-01-22

17

Zaniya

Booker

07/10/2026

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On January 22, 2025, 17-year-old African American female Zaniya Booker was fatally shot inside a residence near 28th and Atkinson in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office pronounced her dead at the scene. Zaniya was a senior at Bay View High School and a mother to a 7-month-old daughter named Jazayla. Family members described her as a loving and vibrant young woman who enjoyed dancing and making TikTok videos. She aspired to graduate high school and pursue a career ...
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  • https://projects.jsonline.com/apps/Milwaukee-Homicide-Database/
  • WTMJ: UPDATE: Two dead, two injured in a pair of shootings on Milwaukee's northwest side
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    I can't stop thinking about Zaniya's daughter, Jazayla. It's unimaginable to think of her growing up... ...Read More
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