Ricardo A. Martinez, 19, of Milwaukee was found dead on December 8, 2022. Authorities treated his death as a homicide and described it as the result of a violent crime.

The Milwaukee Police Department led the investigation. Multiple leads were pursued and several people were interviewed. Investigators identified a suspect who was arrested and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm; the suspect’s identity has been withheld pending trial.

Ricardo’s family took part in vigils and memorials and urged for justice while the community debated gun violence and youth safety. Few other public details about the incident or the motive have been released.

If anyone knew Ricardo or has information about what happened on December 8, 2022, please come forward to investigators.