MILWAUKEE COUNTY — In just the last 24 hours, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has responded to four homicides, as well as three likely overdose deaths, in the City of Milwaukee.
The Office announced on Twitter Thursday evening that autopsies for all seven deaths are scheduled for the day after Thanksgiving.
Just after midnight early Thursday morning, a 17-year-old boy diedafter being shot near 15th Place and W Arthur Ave. in the Lincoln Village neighborhood, Milwaukee police say.
Police say just before 2 p.m., a 34-year-old Milwaukee man died in a crash and shootingnear 13th and Hope.
Around 5:40 p.m., a 36-year-old Milwaukee man died after being shot during a domestic incident in the 5100 block of North 106th Street, according to MPD.
Police tells TMJ4 News that the fourth homicide may have happened Wednesday night, when a 22-week-old infant delivered after the shooting of its 14-year-old mother last Sunday passed away. MPD says an investigation is determining whether the death is considered a homicide.
On Tuesday, the Medical Examiner announced that the county had surpassed 195 homicides so far this year - a record in county history.
Anyone with any information regarding the homicides is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
In the last 24 hours, MCMEO has responded to 4 homicides in the City of Milwaukee, and 3 probable OD's. Autopsies scheduled for tomorrow.
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) November 27, 2020
