On a tragic Tuesday afternoon, May 29, 2018, the life of Edward Hutchinson, a 24-year-old Black / African American male from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was cut short. The incident that led to his untimely death unfolded at a residence on Ruby Avenue in the suburb of Wauwatosa. An argument, reportedly over a trivial matter, escalated to a point of no return, culminating in a fatal shooting shortly after 4 p.m.
Edward, who was a father of two with another child on the way, was pronounced dead
at the scene. His family and friends, overwhelmed with grief, gathered at the site of his death to mourn the man they described as a loving father and a devoted family member. He had aspirations of a future in the health field, dreams that would tragically go unfulfilled.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Wauwatosa Police Department responded to the scene and took a man into custody. It was reported that the shooter himself had called 911 after the gunshots rang out and was cooperating with the authorities. Initially, three individuals were questioned, and eventually, two people were held in connection with the case.
The investigation into Edward Hutchinson's death was active and ongoing, with the case being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's office for a decision on charges. Police indicated that there might have been more than one firearm involved in the incident. They also suggested that the shooter had ample opportunity to walk away from the argument before resorting to violence, a choice that ultimately had devastating consequences.
