Marshall Cruz, 25, was shot and killed shortly after midnight on June 18, 2014, in an alley between North 1st and North Palmer Street in Milwaukee. The shooting occurred around 12:05 a.m. during what is described as an apparent drug transaction; a second person, an 18-year-old man, was wounded and taken to a hospital, later released. Cruz was pronounced dead at the scene and police initially reported no suspects in custody.

Cruz is remembered as a father to his daughter Alikah, son of Mark and Lisa Cruz, and brother to Calvin and Madison, with many relatives and friends mourning his death. The case highlighted community concerns about violence and drug-related activity in the area.

Anyone with information about what happened that night or the people involved is asked to come forward.