On the night of May 18, 2024, 15-year-old Alejandro Sanchez and his friend Monroe Weso were shot near South 14th Street and West Halsey Avenue on Milwaukee’s south side. Neighbors reported an argument among a group of teenagers followed by multiple gunshots; several teens were seen fleeing. Weso was pronounced dead at the scene. Sanchez was taken to a hospital and died in the early hours of the next morning.

Authorities say the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery. A 13-year-old arrested in the case allegedly confessed that he and 15-year-old Christopher N. Scott arranged to buy marijuana from Sanchez and intended to rob him. The 13-year-old told police Scott brought a stolen ghost gun and that Scott shot both boys. Sanchez reportedly told first responders he knew who had shot him. The younger suspect faces charges including two counts of felony murder and armed robbery. An arrest warrant has been issued for Scott, who is accused of two counts of first-degree reckless homicide and armed robbery; he was reportedly identified on surveillance by his mother.

Alejandro, known as Alex, is remembered by family as outgoing, creative, protective of his sister Dalilah, and someone who lit up a room with a big, happy smile. A GoFundMe was set up to help with funeral expenses.

If anyone has information about the shooting or Scott’s whereabouts, please share what you know.