Scott M. Ross, 56, of Milwaukee was fatally shot on the evening of December 7, 2016. Police responding to what appeared to be a vehicle crash in the 5600 block of N. 36th Street found Ross inside his car with a fatal gunshot wound; officers and paramedics were unable to save him.

Investigators say Ross had arranged to meet a 22-year-old exotic dancer, Lyneeshia M. Battle. When he arrived and texted Battle, Battle and her boyfriend, Jesse McCauley, went to his vehicle. Prosecutors contend the meeting was a setup for a robbery and that McCauley fired the shot that wounded Ross; Ross then drove a short distance before crashing. Battle testified she heard a gunshot after opening the passenger door and saw McCauley standing in the street with a handgun.

Battle pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery in exchange for testifying against McCauley. Phone records and Battle’s testimony were significant in the case. A jury convicted McCauley; he was sentenced to 35 years plus 15 years of extended supervision for Ross’s death.

Did anyone in the area know Scott or see him the night of December 7, 2016?