In the early morning hours of September 2, 2018, 34-year-old Lavelle Monroe of Racine, Wisconsin, was shot near the intersection of 20th and Howe Street. Police found Monroe just before 1 a.m.; he was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries. He is remembered by family as having an infectious smile, a sense of humor, and a kind heart. He was a son to Mary Jane Peet and Murl Monroe Sr. and a father to JeVelle, Lavesha, and Lariah.

Racine police publicly investigated the homicide and identified 30-year-old Joshua Morris as a person of interest and later named him a suspect. Authorities warned he should be considered armed and dangerous and pursued leads beyond Racine. Morris was located and arrested in San Diego, California, in April 2019, a development that moved the investigation forward.

Does anyone who knew Lavelle or witnessed activity near 20th and Howe Street that night have information to share?