In the early morning hours of March 10, 2015, the life of 56-year-old Richard Harris, an African-American male, was tragically cut short in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harris was discovered outside a residence near the intersection of 20th and Melvina, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The Milwaukee Police Department was called to the scene at approximately 5:20 a.m. and immediately launched a homicide investigation into the shooting.
Authorities began to piece together the events leading to Harris's death, though details about the circumstances of the shooting remained scarce in the initial aftermath. Investigators canvassed the neighborhood, seeking witnesses and any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. The initial reports from law enforcement indicated that they were actively searching for a suspect or suspects responsible for the death of Richard Harris.
Despite the ongoing investigation, public reports in the years that followed did not provide information regarding any arrests made in connection with the homicide. The case, which began with the grim discovery of a man's life taken too soon on a quiet residential street, left a void of information regarding who was responsible for his death. The search for suspects was initiated, but updates on the progress of the investigation or the identification of any persons of interest have not been made publicly available. The narrative of Richard Harris's final moments and the motive behind his killing remain an unanswered chapter in the city's records.
