In the early hours of a Saturday in Milwaukee, the life of Maurice L. Owens, a 29-year-old Black / African American man, was tragically cut short. On February 20, 2021, in the vicinity of 16th and Bruce Street, Owens was fatally shot. The Milwaukee Police Department reported that the shooting occurred at approximately 12:05 a.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found Owens suffering from serious gunshot wounds.
Despite the immediate medical attention provided by the Milwaukee Fire Department and their subsequent efforts at a local hospital, Owens succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances that led to the shooting have not been publicly detailed by the authorities.
The Milwaukee Police Department's investigation into the death of Maurice L. Owens is ongoing. To date, no arrests have been announced, and information regarding any potential suspect or suspects has not been released to the public. The case remains an open homicide investigation, leaving a community and a family searching for answers and awaiting justice.
