In the spring of 2017, the life of 19-year-old Qwaishuan Henning, a Black / African American male, was cut short by gun violence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. On the evening of May 17, Henning was shot in the 3300 block of North 38th Street. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day, becoming another young victim in a city grappling with homicides.
Henning, who was known to his family and friends as "Qwai," had recently been released from prison and
was navigating a new chapter in his life. He had attended Vincent High School and was described as funny, cool, and very outspoken. His sudden death left his family, including a younger sister who was just nine at the time, devastated and searching for answers. The community was left to mourn yet another young life lost to the streets.
In the weeks that followed the shooting, the Milwaukee Police Department investigated the homicide. However, as of early June 2017, no suspects had been publicly identified or taken into custody. The motive behind the shooting remained unclear to investigators, leaving a painful void for a grieving family and a community seeking justice. The case of Qwaishuan Henning's death highlighted the ongoing challenges of gun violence and its devastating impact on families in Milwaukee. To date, publicly available information does not indicate that an arrest has been made in connection with his murder.
