Tyler Brooks, 15, was shot and killed in Milwaukee on May 9, 2023, near 92nd and Birch. Police found Brooks in the street around 7 p.m. with a handgun near his right hand; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

A 17-year-old, Justin Rogers, was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless homicide. The criminal complaint says witnesses and surveillance footage show Rogers firing the shots during a drug transaction that turned violent. Witnesses identified Rogers as the person in a red sweatshirt at the scene; the complaint alleges Rogers had attempted to buy marijuana but lacked enough money, leading to an altercation and the shooting. Rogers made an initial court appearance on May 16, 2023, with a cash bond set at $40,000.

Brooks family and community members have highlighted youth violence and access to guns as urgent concerns. If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Tyler, please come forward to assist the investigation.