Eighteen-year-old Cynthia E. Lemon was fatally shot in Milwaukee on August 23, 2021. The shooting happened about 5:50 p.m. near North 45th and West Hadley streets; Cynthia was found in the front yard of a residence with a fatal gunshot wound. Witnesses said a female voice was heard shouting angrily on the phone just before a shot rang out, and investigators believe an argument preceded the killing.

Cynthia had recently graduated from Washington High School and was planning to study nursing in college. Her aunt had become a primary caregiver after Cynthia’s mother died in a car accident the year before. The family has described the loss as sudden and senseless and urged the community to come forward, saying a high school–related dispute may have been involved.

No arrests have been announced and the Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate. If anyone knew Cynthia, saw the area that afternoon, or has information about the dispute, please share what was seen or heard.