Johnny L. Thompson Jr., a 49-year-old Black man, was killed by gunfire in Milwaukee on September 5, 2024. Few details about the shooting have been released: reports do not specify the location, the circumstances that led to the shooting, or any apparent motive.

Authorities have arrested three people in connection with Thompson’s death, but the identities of those arrested and the charges have not been disclosed in available reports. The investigation remains open and additional details have not been provided.