James Stear-Swinford was a 20-year-old culinary arts student at Milwaukee Area Technical College when he was shot on July 8, 2014, and died of those injuries on July 12, 2014. Described by family as a gentle giant, he loved cooking, made beats with friends, and played pick-up basketball. He was remembered as motivated and intelligent, dedicated to his studies and future.

After his death his family donated his organs, which helped seven other people. If anyone knew James, was with him around July 8, 2014, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.