Jadarien Bolden

Jadarien Bolden was a 19-year-old Black man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His life was cut short in the early hours of Sunday, May 26, 2024, when he was fatally shot on the city's lower east side.

The shooting occurred around 2:25 a.m. near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place. After being shot, Bolden was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office formally identified him two days later.

Milwaukee police began an investigation into the homicide, using surveillance video from the area to help identify a person of interest. According to a criminal complaint, detectives showed a photo from the surveillance footage to the father and grandmother of a potential suspect. Both family members reportedly identified the person in the image as 18-year-old Kamari Madison-Poirier.

Following the identifications, authorities filed multiple charges against Madison-Poirier in connection with Jadarien Bolden's death. The charges included first-degree reckless homicide with use of a dangerous weapon, first-degree recklessly endangering safety with use of a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. Sources noted that Madison-Poirier was on probation for a 2023 conviction at the time of the shooting.

As of June 2024, an arrest warrant had been issued for Kamari Madison-Poirier. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to seek information. Anyone with knowledge of the case is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.