Marques Addison, a 24-year-old African-American male, was fatally shot on Sunday, July 17, 2016, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What began as an ordinary summer afternoon ended in tragedy when gunfire erupted near the intersection of North 11th Street and West Atkinson Avenue. At approximately 5:15 p.m., Addison was approached by at least one individual who opened fire, leaving him critically wounded.
The assailant fled immediately after the shooting, leaving Addison at the scene.
Milwaukee police and fire personnel responded to the shooting and attempted lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, Addison succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities classified his death as a homicide and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. The shooting occurred during a particularly violent weekend in Milwaukee, when several other fatal shootings were reported across the city.
Investigators determined that Addison had been approached by at least one suspect before the gunfire began. However, authorities did not publicly disclose what led to the confrontation or whether Addison knew the person responsible. Initial reports did not identify a motive, establish whether the shooting resulted from a personal dispute, or indicate whether additional individuals participated. Police also did not release a detailed description of the suspected gunman or provide information about a possible getaway vehicle. The investigation remained active following the initial reports.
Beyond the circumstances of his death, Addison was remembered through an online memorial dedicated to victims of gun violence. Contributions to the memorial described him as someone who enjoyed basketball, making music, and entertaining others. He was identified by contributors as a rapper and a father of four. One contributor referred to him affectionately as an older brother, offering a glimpse into the family relationships and personal connections left behind by his death.
The Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission subsequently included Addison among the 139 homicide victims memorialized in its 2016 annual report. His death became part of a broader pattern of gun violence affecting Milwaukee neighborhoods that year, particularly communities on the city's north side. Although the report documented his death, it did not provide additional information identifying those responsible for the shooting.
As for the criminal investigation, publicly available reporting has not established that anyone was arrested or formally charged in connection with Addison's murder. No confirmed suspect names, criminal complaints, court proceedings, trials, or convictions directly associated with his July 17, 2016, killing could be identified. The absence of publicly documented arrests does not necessarily mean investigators failed to develop leads, but the available records do not establish that the case was solved.
Nearly a decade after the shooting, the publicly documented circumstances surrounding Addison's death remain limited. What is known is that he was approached and shot during the late afternoon, that the person responsible escaped, and that emergency responders were unable to save his life. The motive and identity of the individual who fired the fatal shots remain unresolved in available public accounts. His death left a family mourning the loss of a loved one and questions about the circumstances of the killing that have yet to receive publicly documented answers.
