On the evening of Friday, October 7, 2016, the life of 24-year-old Patrick D. Washington was tragically cut short in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Black male, Washington was discovered lying on a back walkway to a residence near 19th Street and Capitol Drive at approximately 9:30 p.m. He had sustained a gunshot wound.
Despite the immediate response and lifesaving efforts of both Milwaukee Police and Fire personnel, Washington succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately clear, and the Milwaukee Police Department launched an investigation into the fatal incident.
In the days that followed, authorities publicly identified Washington as the victim of the homicide. However, details regarding a motive for the shooting or any potential suspects were not released to the public. The investigation into the death of Patrick D. Washington remains unresolved, with no information publicly available regarding any arrests made in connection with his murder. The case is a somber reminder of the gun violence that has affected the Milwaukee community.
