Javier Rivera-Diaz, a 32-year-old Hispanic/Latino man from Milwaukee, was shot and killed late Tuesday night, May 26, 2026, on the city’s south side. The shooting happened at about 10:31 p.m. near South 24th Street and West Lapham Street, an area next to Reiske Park. Milwaukee police and a K-9 were seen searching the scene; evidence markers were placed in the street and in the grass, and Rivera-Diaz was pronounced dead at the location.

Authorities have not explained what caused the confrontation or what Rivera-Diaz was doing immediately before he was shot. Initial reports did not say whether he knew the shooter, whether an argument or other dispute preceded the gunfire, or whether more than one person was involved. No suspect description, vehicle, or motive was released and police had not identified any suspects or announced arrests.

Anyone with information on the killing near 24th and Lapham is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department, Crime Stoppers, or the P3 Tips system. Did anyone in the neighborhood see or hear anything that night?