Ronald C. Smith, 44, was fatally shot on September 24, 2024, at about 4:20 p.m. near the intersection of 27th and Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. Emergency responders found Smith at the scene with a fatal gunshot wound; the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office officially identified him as the homicide victim.

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating and has released few details about what led to the shooting. No arrests have been announced, no suspect descriptions or motive have been provided, and detectives are asking the public for information that could help identify those responsible.

If anyone witnessed the shooting near 27th and Wisconsin Avenue that afternoon or has information about Ronald Smith’s death, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.