On a summer evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of Myles Elliot Laster, a 20-year-old Black man, was tragically cut short. On July 1, 2020, in the vicinity of 60th Street and Bradley Avenue, Laster was shot and killed. The incident took place at approximately 6:50 p.m., a time when the day was beginning to wind down for many in the city.
Responding to reports of a shooting, Milwaukee police officers arrived at the scene to find Laster suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Despite any efforts to render aid, he was pronounced dead at the location. In the immediate aftermath, the circumstances that led to the deadly encounter were unclear, and the Milwaukee Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide.
In the days following the shooting, authorities publicly requested assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward to help piece together the events of that evening. However, there have been no subsequent public announcements detailing any arrests made or identifying any suspects in connection with the death of Myles Elliot Laster. The investigation into the shooting remained ongoing, leaving a void of answers for a grieving family and community.
