Pepe Sikisi-Belle Jr., 22, was shot and killed on May 30, 2026, at a crowded picnic-style gathering in Center Street Park near 64th and Center streets during his son’s fourth birthday celebration. Deputies were dispatched about 6:47 p.m. after reports of gunfire; Sikisi-Belle suffered at least two gunshot wounds to his upper torso and was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was reported injured.

Investigative material describes a heated confrontation between Sikisi-Belle and a relative known by the nickname Gigi. Witnesses and family members described prior tensions; deputies said Gigi warned she would shoot if Sikisi-Belle put his hands on her, and investigators report he then placed her in a chokehold. Gigi told investigators she fired twice to free herself and was arrested at the scene on suspicion of first-degree reckless homicide and found to be in possession of two firearms.

On June 4, 2026, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office announced it would not file charges, citing self-defense issues and concluding prosecutors could not prove a criminal case beyond a reasonable doubt. The family rejected that finding, held memorials and public protests, and said they would continue seeking accountability.

Did anyone at the park that evening ever speak with investigators or the DA about what they saw?