Donovan Howard

On a summer day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of 19-year-old Donovan D. Howard was tragically cut short. On August 1, 2010, the young African-American man was fatally shot in the 2800 block of N. 47th St. The incident left a void in the lives of his family and community, who mourned the loss of a life just on the cusp of adulthood.

In the aftermath of the shooting, details about the circumstances surrounding his death were scarce. Law enforcement began their investigation, but as days ...