A fight that began inside a corner tavern on the 1500 block of S. 15th Street in Milwaukee spilled into the street in the early hours of Saturday, August 22, 2015, and ended with the death of 35-year-old Hispanic male Gabriel Velazquez. During the confrontation Velazquez attempted to drive away and reportedly tried to run over two men. One of those men was armed and opened fire while Velazquez sat in his vehicle. Velazquez managed to drive a short distance but crashed and died at the intersection of S. Cesar E. Chavez Drive and W. National Avenue.

Milwaukee police later released surveillance video showing two suspects. The first was described as a Black male, about 5 feet 5 inches and 130 pounds, with a goatee and a small Mohawk, shirtless and wearing dark shorts and white tennis shoes. The second was described as White or Hispanic, about 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet 2 inches with a light complexion, short hair, a light blue t-shirt, blue jeans and two-toned sneakers. The men were seen leaving in an early 2000s tan or gray Saturn with black bumpers. No arrests have been reported.

Anyone who was in or around the tavern that night or who recognizes the men or the vehicle is asked to come forward with information.