Connie E. Jackson, 58, was a long-time Milwaukee bar owner whose life ended in violence on January 29, 2021. Known to friends and customers as Unc Bo, he closed his business around 2 a.m. and began the short drive home. A block from his residence, near 22nd and Melvina, he was reportedly accosted by an unknown person in what investigators believe may have been an attempted robbery. After trying to flee, his truck was struck by a single bullet. Jackson lost control, crashed, and died at the scene.

Police have described him as a random and unsuspecting victim and say he was not known to be involved in activities that would precipitate such an attack. Estate proceedings were opened in February 2021. No arrests or suspect identifications have been disclosed; investigators and the family have asked the public for tips. If anyone knew anything about that early-morning incident near 22nd and Melvina, please share what you know.