On a summer evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of Richard Lee Burden Jr., a 48-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. On June 18, 2023, Burden was fatally shot in the vicinity of 38th and Locust Street. The incident marked another life lost to gun violence in the city.
Emergency services responded to the scene, but Burden's injuries proved to be fatal. News of his death left his family and community grappling with the sudden and violent loss.
Information regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting has not been made public.
As of now, details regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspect or suspects in the shooting death of Richard Lee Burden Jr. have not been released by law enforcement. The investigation into his homicide remains ongoing as authorities continue to seek information from the public to bring those responsible to justice.
