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Edward D. Lawson Jr.

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Sep 07, 2016

Victim Details

Edward D. Lawson Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2016-09-07

24

Edward

D. Lawson Jr.

07/04/2026

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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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