Sarah Lynn Ames, 43, was shot and killed near the intersection of East Townsend and North Hubbard streets in Milwaukee on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at about 11:55 a.m. Emergency responders treated the scene and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner later confirmed her identity. Sarah was described by family as a joyful, generous woman who loved art and music and was a mother to two daughters, Rosalina Alvarado and Nora Weber; she was also looking forward to a first grandchild.

The Milwaukee Police Department opened a homicide investigation and announced they were initially seeking unknown suspects. On May 31, 2024, authorities said one person had been arrested, but investigators continued to search for additional suspects and released no further details about the person taken into custody. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or via the P3 Tips app.

If anyone knew Sarah or witnessed the shooting, please come forward with information that could help the ongoing investigation.