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Darius Parker

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Apr 21, 2014

Victim Details

Darius Parker

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2014-04-21

32

Darius

Parker

07/24/2026

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In the spring of 2014, the life of 32-year-old Darius Parker, a Black male, was tragically cut short in a violent encounter within a Milwaukee apartment. On the evening of April 21st, police were dispatched to a residence in the 5200 block of N. 42nd St. around 8 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Inside, they discovered the bodies of Parker and 34-year-old Willie J. Shankle. Both men had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • WISN: Victims of Villard Avenue double-homicide identified
  • FOX6Now.com: Two adults gunned down near 42nd & Villard; no one in custody
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    I've been following the case of Darius Parker and Willie Shankle Jr. since it first made headlines. ... ...Read More
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