Jackie Beason, a 60-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was tragically shot and killed on May 25, 2024, the same day she was celebrating her birthday. The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. near the intersection of Cass and Kilbourn Streets. Beason was found in her vehicle with a single gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Timothy Lewis, Beason's husband, was arrested shortly after the shooting and has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide.
According to a criminal complaint, witnesses reported hearing an argument between Beason and Lewis just before the shooting. One witness noted that Beason had expressed concern about a gun being involved, stating 'put that gun away' and 'It's fake.' Moments later, a single gunshot was heard.
In his statements to police, Lewis admitted to having a concealed carry permit and acknowledged that he had pulled out his gun during an argument with Beason. He claimed that he 'just lost it' and shot her while she was seated in the driver's seat of their vehicle. Following the shooting, Lewis drove away in a white Mercedes-Benz but was apprehended by police later that day. During his arrest, he indicated awareness of the police search for him.
The incident has been classified as domestic violence-related, raising serious concerns about safety and the prevalence of such violence within relationships. Community members have expressed their shock over the event, particularly given its occurrence on Beason's birthday, and there are ongoing discussions about the need for increased awareness and prevention measures regarding domestic violence in Milwaukee.
