Thomas Reginald Elliott, known around Milwaukee as Peter Blue, was fatally shot outside a residence in the 4100 block of West Fairmount Avenue on the night of December 7, 2015. He was 62 and had been playing cards with friends at the home of his longtime girlfriend near North 42nd Street and West Fairmount Avenue when two people approached him in the driveway and opened fire. Elliott was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.

Elliott was a well-known professional pool player who travelled internationally and supported his family through the sport. Family described him as kindhearted, easygoing, devoted to his children and grandchildren, and noted his distinctive sense of style. Investigators said at least one suspect fled toward a white four-door Cadillac with tinted windows and entered the rear passenger seat; police indicated the attack may have been deliberate rather than random and early reports suggested a possible drug-related angle, though no motive was confirmed.

No suspects have been publicly identified and the homicide remained unsolved as of the latest reports. Elliott’s daughter, Dr. LaTanya Jones, has continued to publicize the case and distribute flyers seeking information. If anyone knew Thomas Elliott or has information about the December 7, 2015, shooting, contact the Milwaukee Police Department Cold Case/Homicide Unit.