Manuel L. Franklin II, 27, was shot and killed on the west side of Milwaukee on the evening of June 30, 2021. The shooting occurred at about 8:27 p.m. near North 29th Street and West Galena Street. Officers who responded found Franklin with gunshot wounds; he was treated at the scene but pronounced dead. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was called to investigate.

The Milwaukee Police Department opened a homicide investigation into what led to the shooting. As of the latest update, no suspects have been publicly identified or taken into custody, and authorities are asking the public for any information that could clarify what happened that night.

If anyone heard, saw, or has information about the events near North 29th and West Galena on June 30, 2021, please contact the Milwaukee Police Department.