Edward V. Allen Jr., 27, was fatally shot on the evening of October 12, 2024, during a double shooting on the 4900 block of North 39th Street in Milwaukee. Paramedics tried to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene; the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as the deceased. A second 27-year-old victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating and has not publicly identified any suspects or announced arrests. The community has held vigils and memorials for Allen while local leaders have used the incident to call for increased efforts to address gun violence. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.