MILWAUKEE — A 47-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth flag football game on Saturday, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified that man as Raysean L. Barnes.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) said the incident occurred Saturday during a youth flag football game at South Stadium.
"There were kids all around. Some crying, some trying to get the kids out as soon as possible," a neighbor who lives across the street said. She did not want to share her name out of fear for her safety.
Watch: What we know about a fatal shooting at a Milwaukee flag football game:
The Milwaukee Fire Department and MPD responded to the area shortly after 1 p.m. and cleared the stadium.
"When I heard shots, I looked out the window and two guys were running from there across the street," the neighbor recalled. "I saw someone lying on the floor and my husband said maybe he’s dead."
MFD said they transported the man to the hospital, where the Medical Examiner confirmed he later died.
Milwaukee Police initially said a 37-year-old was arrested, but later determined him not to be the suspect in the homicide.
MPD continues to seek unknown suspect(s). Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime.
Common Council President José Pérez released a statement following the death of the victim, addressing gun violence in Milwaukee.
The statement can be read here:
The deadly violence in Milwaukee MUST stop!!
This afternoon, at a youth flag football game in my district, a person was killed in an act of gun violence. At a flag football game!
Milwaukee we MUST do better. We MUST be able to know and accept when we are wrong, and we MUST be able to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence.
I offer my condolences to the family of the victim from this incident. I pledge to help them seek justice and demand that adults begin to model positive behavior for our kids.
Milwaukee we MUST do better for ourselves, our children, and neighbors for the future of our city.
The Common Council's call for action isn't enough for some neighbors.
"We are helpless, and we need more protection or police presence or security in the area," a neighbor said.
Milwaukee Public School also released a statement earlier in the day, saying "MPS is grateful to first responders for their quick response to the situation. The district is working closely with the Milwaukee Police Department as they investigate the situation."
The district added "Safety is the number one concern at Milwaukee Public Schools. The district has procedures in place to keep everyone safe whenever an incident occurs."
MPS will provide resources for students and families in need of support when classes resume Monday.
TMJ4 reached out for an updated statement on the death and was told MPS does not comment on open investigations. We were directed to MPD to get more information.
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