In the cold of a Milwaukee winter, on February 4, 2024, the life of Corey A. Stewart was tragically cut short. A 51-year-old Black / African American male, Stewart was in the 6700 block of North 54th Street when gunfire erupted. Emergency services were called to the scene, where they found him with critical injuries. Despite their efforts and immediate medical attention, he succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
The Milwaukee Police Department launched a
homicide investigation into the fatal shooting, a grim task in a city that continues to grapple with the persistent issue of gun violence. The incident added another name to the list of lives lost and left a family and community in mourning. Those who knew Stewart remember him with affection and are left to seek justice in the wake of their sudden and profound loss.
As the investigation continues, authorities have been actively seeking information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. They have urged witnesses or anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward. To date, no arrests have been announced, and there has been no public identification of any suspect or suspects in connection with Corey Stewart's death. The case remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones and the city.
