Nyah Chatman, a 25-year-old woman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost her life on February 8, 2020. Nyah was fatally shot in a double shooting incident near North 20th and West Wright streets. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 4 a.m., when police responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they found Nyah and another woman, aged 36, who had sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Despite efforts to save her, Nyah succumbed to a gunshot wound to the chest at the scene.
The investigation revealed that the shooter was Luke Dorsey, a 31-year-old man from Milwaukee. Dorsey was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless homicide and first-degree reckless injury. According to the criminal complaint, Dorsey, who claimed to suffer from schizophrenia, had been acting paranoid and pacing before the shooting. He reportedly walked into the room where Nyah and the other woman were and fired two shots, hitting both victims.
Dorsey immediately surrendered to the police upon their arrival and admitted to being the shooter. He was found lying on the ground with a semi-automatic pistol nearby. Dorsey was held in the Milwaukee County Jail on a $350,000 bail. If convicted on both counts, he faces up to 95 years in prison.
Nyah's death was a devastating blow to her family and friends. She was remembered as a loving mother to her young son, Alonzo, and a cherished member of a large family. Nyah had a close bond with her twin sister, Taylor, and was known for her big heart and beautiful smile. Her family set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover the costs of her funeral and to support her son.
The case against Luke Dorsey proceeded through the legal system, with the charges reflecting the severity of his actions. The community mourned the loss of Nyah Chatman, a young woman whose life was cut short by senseless violence.
