Christopher A. Reed, a 36-year-old Black male, was shot and killed on the morning of December 12, 2020, on Milwaukee’s northwest side after an argument turned violent near the 5400 block of North 92nd Street by Custer Avenue. First responders and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office were called just before 10:30 a.m.; Reed suffered fatal gunshot wounds at the scene. His death that day is reflected in public remembrances and victim registries that mark his passing in Milwaukee.
Police announced soon after the shooting that they had arrested a 35-year-old Milwaukee man believed to be involved, noting the case would be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charging. Authorities did not publicly release a suspect name in the immediate aftermath, but emphasized that the incident stemmed from an argument that escalated to gunfire. Subsequent reporting reiterated the arrest and described the investigation’s next steps toward potential charges.
Reed’s death date and identity were also noted in funeral and memorial records created by loved ones in the days that followed, which, along with gun-violence tracking entries, help fix both the timing and the city of his killing. These sources collectively anchor the circumstances of his death and the early investigative status—one man arrested, charges pending—without naming a suspect publicly.
