In the early morning hours of a summer Saturday in Milwaukee, the life of 19-year-old Gregory Moorer was tragically cut short. On August 11, 2012, just before 5:00 a.m., Gregory, an African-American male, was shot and killed. The incident also claimed the life of 36-year-old Yamar George.
The shooting took place in the 3300 block of N. 37th St., at a house that police said was operating as an illegal, unlicensed premises. According to authorities, the gunfire erupted following an argument at the location. At the time, the Milwaukee Police Department indicated that they had been called to the residence for numerous other crimes in the past. In the immediate aftermath, the investigation into the specific circumstances that led to the fatal altercation was reported to be ongoing.
In the days following the double homicide, law enforcement officials did not release any information regarding potential suspects or persons of interest. News reports from the time of the incident described an active and open investigation but did not provide details on any leads that may have been developed.
Years have passed since Gregory Moorer and Yamar George were killed, and their case remains unresolved. There have been no subsequent announcements from the Milwaukee Police Department regarding any arrests made or charges filed in connection with the shooting. The case is now considered a cold case, leaving the family and friends of Gregory Moorer without answers or a sense of justice for his untimely death.
