In the evening hours of Sunday, April 10, 2022, a fatal shooting incident cut short the life of 51-year-old Percy Smith. The male victim was gunned down in the vicinity of Palmer and Chambers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event unfolded around 7:00 p.m., at which time the Milwaukee police initiated an investigation into the shooting.
Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders at the scene, Smith succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed the identity of the victim as Percy Smith.
As of the initial reports, the Milwaukee police were actively investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Law enforcement officials were searching for unknown suspects in connection with the homicide. Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward to assist in the investigation and to contact the Milwaukee police or make anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. The case was highlighted as an act of gun violence that contributed to the city's homicide count.
