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Tavaris Thomas

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated May 28, 2023

Victim Details

Tavaris Thomas

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2023-05-28

47

Tavaris

Thomas

Yes

07/23/2026

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In the early hours of May 28, 2023, a violent encounter in Milwaukee cut short the life of 47-year-old Tavaris Thomas, a Black male. The incident, which also resulted in the death of 43-year-old Erick "KRA" Edwards, unfolded near the intersection of 37th and Townsend Streets shortly after midnight. Both men were rushed to a local hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds, but neither survived their injuries.

The events leading to the fatal shooting reportedly began with an argument between ...
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  • Milwaukee man accused, fatally shooting 2 men near 37th and Townsend
  • WISN: Violent holiday weekend in Milwaukee: 3 shot and killed
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    Has anyone else been following the case surrounding the tragic deaths of Tavaris J. Thomas and Erick... ...Read More
    09/27/2024
    I was reading about the tragic incident on May 28th, and my heart goes out to the families of Tavari... ...Read More
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