Travis E. Thomas, a 38-year-old Black man from Milwaukee, was killed by gunfire on Saturday, December 19, 2015, near North 48th Street and West Clarke Street. Officers were dispatched about 7:21 p.m. after reports of gunfire; when they arrived Thomas was found with a critical gunshot wound. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene and the Milwaukee Police Department opened a homicide investigation.

Police reports released December 21, 2015, gave few details about what led to the shooting. It is not publicly clear whether Thomas knew the shooter, whether witnesses saw the incident, or whether evidence identifying a gunman was recovered.

Online memorials identify him by the nickname Trey and remember him as a loving person and father; memorial contributions name two children, Jaylan and Alissa. If anyone knew Travis Trey Thomas or has information about the December 19, 2015, shooting, please come forward.