Victor Eros Basmirez was 21 when he was shot and killed in Milwaukee on August 19, 2023. Around 3 a.m. near the intersection of Water and Highland, Victor was found in his crashed car and had already died from gunshot wounds. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity.

Police described the incident as an attempted robbery. Investigators released a surveillance image showing a person later identified as 16-year-old Nasir Johnson holding a pair of sneakers; that image was used in identifying a suspect.

Victor’s mother, Laura Basurto, spoke about her loss and how she won’t be able to see, hug, or hear her son again. If anyone has information about Victor’s death or the events that night, please come forward to assist the investigation.