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Zakirah Burris

Death by Force
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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
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    Victim Details

    Zakirah Burris

    Male

    Black / African American

    Milwaukee

    WI

    2023-08-21

    17

    Zakirah

    Burris

    11/12/2025

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