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Desmontae Burns

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Aug 23, 2025

Victim Details

Desmontae Burns

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2025-08-23

16

Desmontae

Burns

07/30/2026

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Desmontae Burns, a 16-year-old male, was shot and killed on the night of August 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. Police were called to the area of North 12th Street and West Concordia Avenue around 9:14–9:15 p.m., where Burns was found fatally wounded; a family member told local media he had been shot inside a home and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner later identified him, confirming his age and name.

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  • WISN: Milwaukee police: 16-year-old shot and killed, 13-year-old boy in custody
  • FOX6 News Milwaukee: Milwaukee shootings Saturday; 6 people shot, 16-year-old killed
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