In the afternoon hours of September 7, 2023, Nathaniel Sellers, a 55-year-old Black/African American man, was fatally shot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of North 29th and West Burleigh Streets. When Milwaukee police arrived at the scene, they discovered Sellers with gunshot wounds. Despite any efforts to render aid, he was pronounced dead at the location.
Remembered by his family and friends for a vibrant personality that brought
joy to those around him, Nathaniel was a carpenter by trade. He was known as a handsome and happy man who loved his family, friends, and his dog. In the wake of his death, his family organized a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses.
The circumstances that led to the fatal shooting are still under investigation by the Milwaukee Police Department. As of the latest available reports, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Nathaniel Sellers' death.
