In the late morning of Thursday, November 17, 2022, Ronan Jermaine Kyles, a 49-year-old Black / African American man, was fatally shot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. in the 700 block of South 20th Street, near West National Avenue. When Milwaukee police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Kyles suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries at the location.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office subsequently ruled Kyles' death a homicide. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Milwaukee Police Department began an investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal event. At the time, authorities had not identified any suspects and were actively seeking unknown individuals responsible for the shooting.
As part of their investigation, police recovered surveillance camera footage from the surrounding area, including from Christo Rey Jesuit High School and an Advance Auto Parts store, with the hope of identifying those involved in the homicide. The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear to investigators. Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the case to come forward and contact the Milwaukee Police Department or to provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. As of the latest available reports, the investigation into Ronan Kyles' death remains ongoing, and no arrests have been publicly announced.
