In the late hours of October 27, 2022, Herron Meadow Washington, a 56-year-old Black male, was found shot to death in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The incident occurred near 49th and Clarke, where police discovered a scene scattered with more than 20 bullet casings. This suggested a barrage of gunfire had been unleashed, ending the life of the local business owner and father of 14.
Family members, including two of his daughters who traveled from out of state, were left reeling and searching for
answers in the wake of his sudden and violent death. They described Washington as a caring man and were baffled as to why anyone would target him. In their grief, his daughters sifted through the leaves at the scene of the crime, desperate for any clue that might shed light on their father's killing.
The Milwaukee police launched a homicide investigation, but initial reports in the days and weeks following the shooting indicated that no arrests had been made. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Herron Meadow Washington's death. As of now, there have been no publicly announced arrests or identification of any suspects in connection with the case, leaving his family and community still waiting for justice.
