Aerion Winters, a 49-year-old Black man from Milwaukee, was shot and killed during a confrontation at an apartment complex near North 95th Street and West Brown Deer Road on the night of May 31, 2025. Police were called shortly after 10 p.m. and found Winters suffering gunshot wounds to his back and chest; he was pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts.

Investigators say the shooting occurred after an argument between Aerion and his wife, Doris Winters. A witness who had driven Aerion to the apartment to retrieve belongings reportedly tried to intervene as the dispute escalated. The criminal complaint alleges that Doris picked up a handgun, manipulated the slide and — while still holding the weapon — fired one shot into Aerion’s back as he was turned away. Officers at the scene say a woman identified as Doris dropped a handgun when they stopped her; she was arrested and, according to the complaint, made statements to police admitting she shot him and saying she had grown tired of the conflict.

Doris Winters was charged in Milwaukee County with first-degree reckless homicide while using a dangerous weapon.

Did anyone know Aerion’s routines or relationships on Milwaukee’s north side and have information that could help clarify what happened that night?