On a Sunday evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of 29-year-old Black / African American female Tierra Winston was tragically cut short. On October 11, 2020, Winston and a friend were driving near 2nd and Clarke Street when another vehicle pulled up alongside them. A person emerged from that vehicle and unleashed a barrage of gunfire into the car Winston occupied.
The violent assault caused their vehicle to crash into a nearby building.
First responders arrived at the chaotic scene to find two women suffering from gunshot wounds. Winston was pronounced dead at the location of the incident. Her companion, a 31-year-old woman, was transported to a local hospital with injuries she was expected to survive. The sudden and brutal nature of the attack sent shockwaves through the community and left a family shattered.
In the wake of her death, Tierra Winston's family has been relentless in their pursuit of justice. Frustrated by the lack of progress in the investigation, they have taken their plea to the public, offering a substantial $50,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for her murder. Family members, including her uncle, a local activist, have actively campaigned to keep her case in the public eye, hoping that someone will come forward with the information needed to solve the crime. Despite their impassioned efforts and the significant financial incentive, the Milwaukee Police Department has not yet announced any arrests in the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and as of now, the suspects responsible for the death of Tierra Winston remain at large.
