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Demetrius Holmes

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Sep 07, 2019

Victim Details

Demetrius Holmes

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2019-09-07

24

Demetrius

Holmes

07/20/2026

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On a late summer evening in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a family barbecue turned into a scene of tragedy, ending the life of 24-year-old Demetrius Holmes, a Black/African American male. On September 7, 2019, Holmes, a local tattoo artist, was with his family near 28th and Wright when gunfire erupted.

According to family members, the tragic event unfolded after Dominique Chambers, 24, who lived across the street, drove past the gathering. Holmes had previously mentioned to his family that Chambe ...
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  • FOX6Now.com: ‘4 guys came out of the gangway:’ Milwaukee tattoo artist gunned down near 28th and Wright
  • WISN: 24-year-old man ambushed, gunned down in front of family at BBQ
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