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Sherrone D Thornton Jr

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Jun 19, 2024

Victim Details

Sherrone D Thornton Jr

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2024-06-19

17

Sherrone

D Thornton Jr

Yes

07/07/2026

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On June 19, 2024, 17-year-old Sherrone D. Thornton Jr. was fatally shot in Milwaukee's Washington Park. The incident occurred around 8:53 p.m., shortly after the conclusion of a Juneteenth Peace Day event aimed at promoting peace among youth. A large fight involving approximately 50 young individuals preceded the shooting near the park's playground.

According to reports, a 17-year-old suspect, previously out on bail for a felony gun possession charge, fired a fully automatic or modified ...
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