On the cold evening of January 9, 2018, the life of Titus Pitts, a 45-year-old Black/African American man, was tragically cut short in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The fatal incident unfolded near the intersection of 6th and Burleigh, a place that would become the final scene of his life's story. It was around 7 p.m. when the sound of gunfire pierced the winter air, prompting a response from the Milwaukee Police Department.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered Pitts suffering from fatal
gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained shrouded in mystery, leaving a community in shock and a family to grapple with an immense loss. The motive behind this violent act was not immediately clear to the investigators who began the painstaking work of piecing together the events of that night.
In the days and weeks that followed, the Milwaukee Police Department actively investigated the homicide, seeking to identify the person or persons responsible for Pitts' death. They appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. However, despite their efforts, no suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in connection with the shooting. The case remains an open investigation, a painful and unresolved chapter for all who knew and loved Titus Pitts.
