Marrion T. Johnson was a 16-year-old Black male killed in a triple shooting on Milwaukee’s northwest side the night of July 27, 2025. Police were called at about 10:41 p.m. to the 5400 block of North Long Island Drive near West Custer Avenue. Marrion suffered fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene; two other teenagers, ages 16 and 17, survived nonfatal gunshot injuries and were treated at hospitals.

Early reports did not explain what led to the shooting or how those involved knew one another. Some neighbors said the shooting occurred in a basement of a home, and investigators concentrated their attention inside a nearby residence. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner identified Marrion publicly on July 29, and the Milwaukee Board of School Directors later included him in a moment of silence; family remembered him by the nickname Man Man and described him as bright and kind-hearted.

Milwaukee police arrested two 16-year-old males and referred the cases to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration; because they are juveniles their names were not released. If anyone knew Marrion, witnessed the incident, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact Milwaukee police or Crime Stoppers.