Marion Brown, 18, was found shot to death in his bed at his home in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, on September 1, 2022. The location is near 62nd and Tower; the medical examiner and Brown Deer police confirmed the cause of death. Marion had recently graduated from Madison High School and was planning to attend college.

Brown Deer police opened an immediate investigation with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Justice Crime Lab. Family members described deep grief and disbelief, and Marion’s great aunt, Rose Cleary, noted the family had already suffered another loss to gun violence the previous year. As of the most recent update, the case is an active death investigation; no arrests or suspects have been announced and investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Marion, saw activity near 62nd and Tower around that time, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Brown Deer police.