Lamar O. Parish Jr., a 16-year-old Black male, was shot on the afternoon of October 6, 2024, in the 1800 block of West Cornell Street in Milwaukee. The shooting occurred about 1:00 PM; he was taken to a local hospital and died later that same day from his injuries.

His death has prompted an outpouring of condolences and memorial posts from friends and family and intensified community concern about gun violence affecting the city’s youth. The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating and searching for an unknown suspect or suspects; no arrests have been announced and the case remains open.

If anyone has information about the shooting or saw activity in the 1800 block of West Cornell Street around 1:00 PM on October 6, 2024, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.