Edward D. Lawson Jr. murdered or death by force in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Edward D. Lawson Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on September 7, 2016. He was identified as one of the victims in a double shooting incident that occurred on that day. The Milwaukee Police Department confirmed his identity and reported that the shooting took place in the early hours of the morning. Lawson was pronounced dead at the scene, while another individual involved in the shooting sustained injuries.

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FOX6Now.com: “People were distressed about it:” Police seek suspect(s) after 1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting at 27th & Locust

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Double shooting victim identified

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Victim Details

name

Edward D. Lawson Jr.

gender

Male

race

Black / African American

city

Milwaukee

state

Date of Death

2016-09-07

Age at Death

First Name

Edward

Last Name

D. Lawson Jr.

Last Updated

11/12/2025

Edward D. Lawson Jr.
Death by Force

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Edward D. Lawson Jr.
Death by Force