Armani Thomas-Cotton was a 16-year-old Black male from Milwaukee who was killed in a shooting on the morning of August 13, 2026, near North 40th Street and West Clarke Street. Police say shots were fired from a vehicle at about 9:33 a.m.; Armani was struck in the chest, ran toward an alley and collapsed, and died at the scene. Investigators described the incident as an apparent drive-by shooting but did not identify a suspect, describe the vehicle, or announce a motive.

Family and neighbors remembered Armani as kind, a basketball fan who sold candy in Milwaukee neighborhoods to earn money, and a son who had just spoken with his mother about giving his younger sisters money for the Wisconsin State Fair. His family said he planned to enter a job-training program soon. As of reporting through August 29, 2026, no arrest had been announced and police asked anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Armani or saw activity near 40th and Clarke on the morning of August 13, what can you share that might help investigators?