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Elton Brackins

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Sep 27, 2021

Victim Details

Elton Brackins

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2021-09-27

20

Elton

Brackins

07/04/2026

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Elton Brackins, a 20-year-old resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2021, in a double shooting incident near 13th and Locust. The shooting occurred after what police described as a fight. Brackins was not the intended target but was struck multiple times and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The incident also left a 32-year-old man injured, though he survived.

Brackins' death deeply affected his family and community. His girlfriend, Serenity ...
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  • 13th and Locust shooting: Vigil for Milwaukee man killed
  • TMJ4: 1 dead after fight leads to double shooting Monday night, police say
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    I can't stop thinking about the terrible loss suffered by Elton Brackins' family, especially his gir... ...Read More
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