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Keonte Watts

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the afternoon hours of February 28, 2024, a dispute over money and sunglasses would tragically cut short the life of 19-year-old Keonte Watts, a Black / African American male from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Keonte, described by his family as a friendly and sociable young man who loved being around people, was at a friend's house near 15th and Center Streets when the violence erupted. His mother, Jazzsmen Watts, had spoken to him on the phone just minutes before the shooting, never imagining it wou ...Read More
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  • TMJ4 News: 'He loved people'; Family of 19-year-old shot and killed remembers his friendly disposition
  • Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 3 injured
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    Victim Details

    Keonte Watts

    Male

    Black / African American

    Milwaukee

    WI

    2024-02-28

    19

    Keonte

    Watts

    Yes

    11/11/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about how Keonte spoke to his mom just minutes before everything happened. I c... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
    I just can't stop thinking about how devastating this must be for Keonte's mom, Jazzsmen. To go from... ...Read More
    09/02/2024
    I was reading about Keonte Watts' case, and it really hit me how senseless violence can shatter live... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
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