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Travon Overton

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Oct 13, 2016

Victim Details

Travon Overton

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2016-10-13

2016-10-13

16

Travon

Overton

07/13/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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On a Thursday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of 16-year-old Travon S. Overton, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. On October 13, 2016, Overton was found fatally shot in the 200 block of N. 38th Street.

The discovery was made by a landscaper who then alerted the homeowner. The Milwaukee Police Department was called to the scene and immediately launched a homicide investigation. At the time, law enforcement was actively seeking suspects and trying to determine a mot ...
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  • Slain teen found between trash can, garage - WISN
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