On the afternoon of Tuesday, May 29, 2018, Edward Hutchinson, a 24-year-old Black / African American man from Milwaukee, was shot and killed at a residence on Ruby Avenue in Wauwatosa. The shooting followed an argument described as over a trivial matter; Hutchinson was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 4 p.m. He was a father of two with another child expected and had ambitions to work in the health field.

Wauwatosa police responded and took a man into custody after the shooting; reports say the shooter called 911 and was cooperating. Three people were initially questioned and ultimately two people were being held as the investigation continued. Police indicated there may have been more than one firearm involved and said the shooter had opportunities to walk away before violence occurred.

If anyone witnessed the argument on Ruby Avenue that afternoon or has information about the weapons or people present, please share what was seen.