It all started around 10:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, not far from 79th Street and Hampton Avenue in Milwaukee, when a teenage boy named Marquis found himself at the center of a tragedy. He was struck by gunfire—multiple times. Emergency responders rushed him to the hospital, but he couldn’t be saved. He died shortly afterward. Alongside him, two others—a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old—were caught in the crossfire and wounded. Though they survived, their injuries were serious, and they were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
From what investigators have shared so far, it appears the shooting was not random. The scene near that intersection was immediately cordoned off by police, and forensic teams swarmed in for evidence gathering, canvas interviews, and ballistic assessments. Authorities confirmed that uniformed officers responded quickly after gunfire was reported, finding Marquis with critical injuries. The two surviving victims were also on-site, conscious but badly hurt. Their conditions were described as stable but serious.
No arrests have been confirmed at this time. Detectives are working tirelessly to track leads, hoping surveillance footage, bystander testimonies, and ballistic data will reveal what really happened—and who pulled the trigger. Local sources say the Milwaukee Police Department has asked the public to come forward with any information relevant to this case, no matter how small. Tips can make the difference in drawing a clearer picture of the timeline and motive.
Neighbors in the area say they often hear sirens or voices raised late at night. Some reported hearing what sounded like bursts of gunfire earlier in the evening, but—uncertain and uneasy—they dismissed it until the flashing lights came. Many in the community are shaken; parents are locked inside with their children, and youth are wary to walk the streets after dark.
Marquis’s family is grieving. Friends and classmates say he was a gentle soul, someone who lit up every room with laughter, someone who never asked for trouble. The thought that he has been taken in such sudden, violent fashion is stirring anger, sadness, and fear. At schools nearby, counselors are on alert to support students rattled by the news.
Milwaukee has been battling a steep rise in gun violence, especially among young people. Many residents and local leaders see this latest loss as part of a broader crisis—one where kids grow up learning how to duck bullets rather than ride bikes. Community groups are pushing for stronger youth outreach, better lighting and surveillance in high-incident neighborhoods, and more trust-building between police and residents.
As the investigation continues, the memory of Marquis remains. A life cut short in the middle of a Monday night. Two others hurt in the wrong place at the wrong time. And a neighborhood trying to make sense of another tragic headline. The city holds its breath—hoping justice will come, and that futures still alive tonight can be spared the devastation his passing has brought.
