Cliffton C. Penn Jr., an 18-year-old from Milwaukee, was shot and killed on September 4, 2023. The shooting took place around 5:11 p.m. in a driveway near the intersection of 58th and Fairmount Avenue. Officers responding to multiple reports of gunfire found Penn with critical injuries; he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly thereafter.

Witnesses reported hearing dozens of rapid-fire shots and said people sought cover as bullets ricocheted off nearby buildings, underscoring the chaotic nature of the incident. Milwaukee police opened an investigation and are actively seeking information about potential suspects; no arrests have been announced. The community and Penn’s family have expressed devastation and concern about ongoing gun violence in the area.

If anyone saw or heard anything around 58th and Fairmount Avenue that evening or has information about this shooting, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.