Timothy Payne, a 63-year-old Black/African American man, was found with fatal gunshot wounds near the intersection of 39th and Center in Milwaukee on March 15, 2023. Emergency responders pronounced Payne dead at the scene and the Milwaukee Police Department opened a homicide investigation.

Public information has not identified any suspects or arrests, and the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been disclosed. Payne’s family and the community are left without clarity about his final moments as investigators continue their work.

If anyone saw activity around 39th and Center on March 15, 2023, or has information about Timothy Payne’s death, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.