David Brent, 42, was shot and killed on June 17, 2024, near Fond du Lac Avenue and Locust Street in Milwaukee. The shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. at a gas station after a confrontation that witnesses say escalated into a robbery attempt; Brent was reportedly involved in a fight and was shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene and left behind a family that includes children and grandchildren.

Milwaukee police investigated in the days after the killing and arrested two teenage suspects, ages 15 and 16, on charges including first-degree intentional homicide. Authorities say tips from the community and surveillance footage from the area were important in identifying the suspects. Brent’s family has called attention to the impact of gun violence, offered a reward for information leading to a conviction, and joined calls for stronger measures to improve public safety in Milwaukee.

If anyone knew David Brent or saw activity near Fond du Lac Avenue and Locust Street around 9 p.m. on June 17, please share what you know with investigators.