MILWAUKEE, WI — A neighborhood is mourning following a disaster that occurred close to the junction of 79th Street and Hampton Avenue on Monday night.

 MILWAUKEE, WI — A neighborhood is mourning after a horrific event occurred close to the corner of 79th Street and Hampton Avenue late Monday evening, where 16-year-old Marquis was shot dead and two others sustained injuries in a wave of gunfire that disrupted the calmness of the area. The shooting, which took place around 10 p.m., has left residents of Milwaukee devastated and renewing their calls for an end to the needless violence that continues to take young lives.

As reported by the Milwaukee Police Department, officers arrived within minutes of receiving reports about multiple gunshots in the vicinity. Upon arrival, they discovered Marquis with numerous gunshot wounds. Despite their quick reaction and the immediate medical assistance provided at the scene, he was taken to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. His passing marks yet another tragic loss for a city that is struggling to deal with the escalating violence among youth.

Two of Marquis’s companions, a 17-year-old and an 18-year-old, were also injured during the incident. Both were alert when emergency responders arrived but were severely bleeding and in a state of shock. Paramedics quickly transported them to nearby medical facilities, where they now remain in serious yet stable condition. Authorities stated that the occurrence seems to have been targeted, not random, although the underlying motive is still unknown.

Authorities spent several hours investigating the area well into the night, gathering shell casings, documenting the scene, and interviewing those who witnessed the event. Detectives are also looking at surveillance footage from the vicinity to potentially identify suspects or vehicles that may have fled the scene soon after the shooting began. So far, no arrests have been made, and officials are encouraging anyone with information to reach out to the Milwaukee police or Crime Stoppers.

The neighborhood surrounding 79th and Hampton has experienced its share of violence recently, with residents voicing their frustration and weariness regarding the continuous bloodshed. Several locals shared with reporters that they heard gunfire earlier in the night but hesitated to contact the police, unsure if the sounds were fireworks or real gunshots. By the time the police arrived, the tragic event had already occurred.

“It’s truly heartbreaking,” remarked a resident who has lived in the community for over twenty years. “We’ve seen too many young lives lost to this violence. It must end.” The emotional impact on the community is clear, as parents, educators, and friends struggle to understand how a young person with so much potential could be taken so suddenly.

Friends remember Marquis as a genuinely kind person — someone who brought laughter, assisted others, and avoided trouble. He was recognized for his radiant smile and his talent for uplifting the spirits of those around him, even in difficult times. His passing has left his peers and teachers in shock, leading his school to offer grief counseling to help students navigate their feelings of loss.

Community leaders are again making appeals for peace and responsibility. Advocates for youth express that there is a pressing need for the establishment of secure environments and mentorship programs for teens at risk of falling into the patterns of violence that affect certain areas of Milwaukee.