Jordan Belton-Coleman, a 25-year-old resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on September 27, 2021. The incident occurred late at night near Miller Park Way and Burnham Street in West Milwaukee. According to reports, Belton-Coleman was inside his vehicle when two other vehicles approached and fired multiple rounds into his car. The shooting was described as an 'ambush' by the West Milwaukee Police Department, indicating a deliberate and targeted attack.
Despite immediate lifesaving efforts by the police, Belton-Coleman succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The investigation into Belton-Coleman's death revealed that the assailants fled the scene in their vehicles immediately after the shooting. Witnesses reported hearing loud bangs and seeing a car with its lights on and smoke coming out, which turned out to be the aftermath of the shooting. The police response included a thorough search of the area, but the suspects managed to evade capture. The West Milwaukee Police Department has been actively seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous crime.
As of now, there have been no arrests or identified suspects in connection with Belton-Coleman's murder. The investigation remains ongoing, with the police urging anyone with information to come forward. The family of Jordan Belton-Coleman has expressed their deep sorrow and distress over his untimely death, appealing to the community for privacy and assistance in bringing the perpetrators to justice. The case highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such targeted and premeditated acts of violence, and the community's role in aiding the investigation.
