Croshian Xaviere-Romaine Edwards Jr., 19, was killed in his West Allis home on the evening of February 12, 2017, when an attempted robbery escalated to deadly violence. Two teenagers, ages 14 and 13, entered the house intending to steal marijuana, money, and video games. The 14-year-old, identified as Spencer Lewis, opened fire; Croshian, known as CJ, was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene. His 17-year-old brother Trajan Edwards was critically injured and died two days later.

Police recovered a handgun investigators believe was used in the killings, which was reportedly stolen from the 14-year-old’s father. During interviews Lewis said he shot because he got scared, admitting he shot Trajan first and then CJ as CJ tried to flee. The Milwaukee County District Attorney charged Spencer Lewis as an adult with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide and one count of attempted armed robbery; the 13-year-old faced juvenile court for his role.

If anyone knew Croshian or has information about the robbery and shooting, please share tips with the West Allis Police Department.