On a Sunday afternoon in Milwaukee, tragedy struck the community. Devante Reed, a 20-year-old African-American male, was fatally shot on April 3, 2016. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. outside a residence in the vicinity of 39th and Galena. Reed was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.
Milwaukee police responded to the shooting, which took place in the 1600 block of N. 38th St. At the time, the circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting were reported as unclear.
Authorities immediately began an investigation into the homicide.
In the immediate aftermath of the event, law enforcement stated they were searching for a male suspect in connection with Devante Reed's death. The investigation was ongoing, and police continued to seek the individual responsible for the shooting. There have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in the case.
