Andrew A. Voit, a 35-year-old White male, was fatally shot on July 21, 2016, outside his home on Milwaukee's northwest side in Wisconsin. Known to friends and family as Andy, he was a devoted father of three daughters and a respected employee in the restaurant industry. His death occurred shortly after he returned home from work, turning what should have been an ordinary homecoming into a tragedy that left his family devastated and investigators searching for answers.
The shooting
occurred near North 84th Street and West Grantosa Drive, in the 4900 block of North 84th Street. Voit had reportedly returned from his job at the Ground Round Grill and Bar in Brookfield, where he worked as a bar supervisor. Sometime after getting out of his vehicle and before reaching the entrance to his home, he was shot. His girlfriend, Cori Biersteker, and their infant daughter were sleeping inside the residence when the shooting occurred.
Biersteker later recalled hearing gunshots but not immediately realizing what had happened. When she went outside to let the family dog out, she discovered Voit lying facedown in their yard. The discovery was devastating, particularly because he had been killed only a short distance from where his family had been sleeping. Milwaukee police responded to the residence Thursday morning and found Voit suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
As detectives began investigating, several troubling details emerged. Biersteker reported that Voit's wallet had been stolen, raising questions about whether robbery had played a role in the shooting. A vehicle was also reported stolen, and investigators examined a possible connection between the homicide and a burning vehicle discovered outside The Rave, an entertainment venue on Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. Although the circumstances suggested that theft could have been involved, authorities did not publicly establish robbery as the motive or confirm the connection between the burned vehicle and Voit's death.
The investigation became even more unsettling when the residence was targeted again in the days following the shooting. On July 25, police returned after someone broke into the home and damaged a window. Additional vandalism and another break-in were reported later that week. Biersteker described discovering that boards had been removed from the property and that a window and back door had been left open. Although she did not immediately notice anything missing, she was frightened by the repeated incidents and questioned why the home continued to be targeted after Voit's murder.
The repeated disturbances added to the uncertainty surrounding the case. Biersteker publicly expressed frustration over feeling unsafe in her own neighborhood and the difficulty of coping with her boyfriend's death while caring for their young daughter. She said she did not know why the residence continued to attract criminal activity. Police acknowledged her concerns but explained that officers were responsible for covering a large district and could not maintain a continuous presence at one home. No publicly confirmed connection was established between the subsequent break-ins and the homicide.
Those who knew Voit struggled to understand why anyone would want to harm him. He was remembered as a friendly, hardworking man who enjoyed making others happy. His girlfriend described him as someone whose children meant everything to him and who took pride in his work. She also recalled his enthusiasm for entertainment and hobbies, including Power Rangers, Back to the Future, and Pokémon Go. She emphasized that he was not involved in activities that would have led her to expect such a violent confrontation.
At the Ground Round in Brookfield, Voit's death deeply affected his coworkers. Restaurant owner Azeem Virani described the emotional impact on employees, explaining that the business closed early after staff learned what had happened. Coworker Randy Klamrowski expressed disbelief that such a tragedy could happen to someone so well-liked. Friends and colleagues remembered Voit as a dependable employee and a caring individual whose absence would be felt throughout the restaurant.
Beyond the emotional devastation, the murder created immediate financial difficulties for his family. Voit did not have a life insurance policy, leaving Biersteker and his relatives facing unexpected funeral and memorial expenses. A GoFundMe campaign was established to help cover those costs, while employees at the Ground Round organized a separate fundraising effort to support his loved ones. The community's response reflected the respect and affection Voit had earned through his relationships and work.
Born on December 30, 1980, Voit was the son of Linda Voit and the late Andrew Voit. He was also survived by his brothers, Tom and Matt, and his three daughters, Alyvia, Zoe, and Evee. His family ultimately held private services to honor his memory. For those closest to him, the sudden loss was compounded by the knowledge that his children would grow up without their father and that the circumstances surrounding his death remained unexplained.
Milwaukee police initially investigated the case as a homicide and actively searched for the person or persons responsible. On July 22, authorities publicly identified Voit as the victim and confirmed that detectives were still attempting to determine a motive. By July 25, police had made no arrests. Investigators had not publicly identified a suspect, disclosed what led to the shooting, or established whether Voit had been deliberately targeted or encountered someone attempting to steal from him.
Despite the unusual circumstances involving the missing wallet, stolen vehicle, and subsequent break-ins at the residence, available public reporting does not establish that investigators identified or arrested anyone responsible for Voit's murder. No verified criminal charges, trials, or convictions directly connected to the homicide were located in the available reporting. His case continues to appear in public cold-case listings associated with the Milwaukee Police Department.
The murder of Andrew Voit left a family grieving, three daughters without their father, and coworkers mourning a friend whose life ended without warning. What happened outside his home on July 21, 2016, remains a haunting question. His girlfriend's public appeals for information reflected both her determination to find answers and the painful uncertainty surrounding the attack. Without a publicly identified perpetrator or confirmed motive, the circumstances of his death remain unresolved in the available records.
