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Melvin Rattler

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Apr 14, 2017

Victim Details

Melvin Rattler

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Milwaukee

WI

2017-04-14

2017-04-14

29

Melvin

Rattler

07/07/2026

1


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On the evening of Friday, April 14, 2017, tragedy struck in a Milwaukee neighborhood. Melvin Rattler, a 29-year-old African-American man, was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. near the intersection of 38th and Kaul.

Milwaukee police officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival, they discovered Rattler suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he died at the scen ...
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  • Police: Man fatally shot near 38th and Kaul in Milwaukee
  • Melvin Rattler (1950-1991) - Memorials - Find a Grave

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