Seventeen-year-old Jermiah Jester was found dead from a gunshot wound in the early hours of May 15, 2024, in the 2600 block of N 44th Street in Milwaukee. His body was discovered in the corner of a yard, lying on a pile of branches, not far from Washington High School. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots before police were seen canvassing the area.

Jermiah was Black / African American. His mother, Stephanie Joseph, launched a fundraising campaign to help with funeral and memorial expenses as the family and community mourned. The Milwaukee Police Department opened an investigation, but no arrests or suspect details have been released.

If anyone saw activity near N 44th Street that night or has information about Jermiah’s death, please contact Milwaukee police with what you know.