Fawzi Abu-Hamdan was 53 and ran a grocery store on Milwaukee’s west side. He was fatally shot during a robbery at his store on December 28, 2012. The crime left the community without resolution for years while investigators continued the inquiry.

After an investigation that lasted nearly eight years, charges were filed in 2021. Authorities say a suspect was identified and charged with homicide, linked to the killing in part by evidence developed over the lengthy investigation and the release of new video evidence. Prosecutors indicated a conviction could carry a sentence of up to 71 years.

Anyone who knew Abu-Hamdan, worked at or frequented that store, or has information about the robbery and shooting is asked to come forward.