In the early morning hours of June 29, 2023, a quiet street in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood became the scene of a tragedy. Moses Olotu, a 22-year-old Black / African American male, was discovered inside a vehicle near the COA Riverwest Youth Center at the corner of North Avenue and Bremen Street. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene when police arrived around 6:30 a.m.
The area, known for being child-friendly and home to a summer soccer camp,
was cordoned off with yellow tape for hours as Milwaukee Police conducted their investigation. A white car at the scene was thoroughly examined before being towed away. The incident left residents and community members in shock, with one local parent expressing his sadness and noting the positive reputation of the nearby park. A homeowner whose family had lived on the street for generations expressed his unease at the violence hitting so close to home.
Moses, a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Languages, was continuing his education in graphic design at Milwaukee Area Technical College. In his free time, he was known for his love of basketball, working out, and playing video games, but most of all, for spending cherished moments with his family and friends. He was an active member of the New Testament Church, where he had served as a junior usher and a member of the choir.
As of now, the Milwaukee Police Department's investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and they have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact them or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. The loss of the young man has left his family, including his father and two sisters, to mourn their profound loss.
