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Zakirah Burris

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Aug 21, 2023

Victim Details

Zakirah Burris

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2023-08-21

17

Zakirah

Burris

08/02/2026

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Zakirah Burris, a 17-year-old from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was shot and killed on August 21, 2023. The shooting occurred shortly before 9 p.m. near the intersection of 96th and Bradley Streets. When police arrived at the scene, they found Burris with fatal injuries, and she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. The circumstances surrounding her death remain under investigation, with authorities actively seeking information about potential suspects.

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  • WISN: Three 17-year-old girls shot in Milwaukee in 3 days
  • Milwaukee shooting; Bradley and Granville, teen girl dead
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