In the afternoon hours of November 15, 2021, Gelisha L. Robinson, a 26-year-old Black/African American woman, was fatally shot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The incident occurred near the intersection of 36th and Meineke. At the time of her death, Robinson was a mother to four young children, ranging in age from three to six, and was also six months pregnant with a baby boy.
Known to her friends and family as "Gigi," Robinson was described as having a vibrant personality and being a dedicated mother. Her fiancé and the father of her children, TJ Topps, recounted the distressing moments when he was unable to reach her by phone on that tragic day. The family has been left devastated and grappling with how to explain the loss to her young children.
The Milwaukee Police Department is actively investigating the shooting of Gelisha Robinson. However, authorities have not yet identified any suspects, and no arrests have been made in connection with her death. The motive behind the fatal shooting remains unclear to investigators. In the wake of her death, the community has offered support to her grieving family, including the creation of a GoFundMe page to assist with funeral expenses. Her family and friends continue to await answers and hope for justice to be served.
