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Erick Edwards

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of May 28, 2023, a violent altercation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, claimed the life of 43-year-old Erick "KRA" Edwards, a Black/African American male. The incident unfolded around 12:15 a.m. near the intersection of 37th and Townsend Streets, shattering the predawn quiet and leaving a community in mourning. Another man, 42-year-old Tavaris Thomas, also lost his life in the shooting.

Accounts of the event indicate that an argument escalated into gunfire. The suspect, identi ...Read More
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  • Milwaukee man accused, fatally shooting 2 men near 37th and Townsend
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    Victim Details

    Erick Edwards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Milwaukee

    WI

    2023-05-28

    43

    Erick

    Edwards

    Yes

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I can’t stop thinking about the impact Erick Edwards had on his community and the legacy he left b... ...Read More
    05/18/2024
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    05/08/2024
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