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Jacob D. Howard

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated May 02, 2021

Victim Details

Jacob D. Howard

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2021-05-02

15

Jacob

D. Howard

07/07/2026

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Jacob D. Howard, a 15-year-old sophomore at Homestead High School, tragically lost his life on May 2, 2021, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jacob was shot and killed near North 37th and West Marion streets around 5:20 a.m. on that fateful Sunday morning^1^. Known affectionately as 'Jay' or 'Lil-Jay' by his friends, Jacob was remembered as a bright and loving soul who always brought smiles to those around him^1^. His death left a profound impact on his school community, prompting the establishment of a ...
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  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 24-year-old Milwaukee man shot and killed on city's north side
  • Police investigate homicide of teen on Milwaukee's northwest side
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