Darrell L. Brown, 40, was found fatally shot near the intersection of Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee on the evening of March 8, 2023. Police discovered Brown with multiple gunshot wounds; emergency responders arrived but his injuries were fatal and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Milwaukee Police Department opened a homicide investigation, canvassed the area for witnesses and reviewed surveillance footage. Initial reports say no arrests had been made and no suspects were publicly identified; the motive was not immediately clear. Authorities continued to appeal to the public for information as the inquiry remained active.

If anyone saw activity near Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Keefe Avenue that night or has information about Darrell Brown’s shooting, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.