Aundre Cross honored; US, Wisconsin flags to be lowered Thursday

MILWAUKEE - Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order on Wednesday, Dec. 21 ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., Dec. 22 in honor of Aundre Cross. Cross, a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier, was killed on Friday, Dec. 9 in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police are looking for the person who shot and killed Cross while he was delivering mail near 65th and Lancaster. Officials say surveillance video shows a silver Audi SUV pulls up. A man gets out and walks off camera. A single gunshot is heard before the man comes running back to the SUV. Milwaukee police have not yet said anything about a possible motive. 

The United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed Cross. The FBI is also assisting with this case. 

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Cross, 41, had been a postal worker for more than 18 years. He was also a son, brother, uncle, and father. 

Aundre Cross (photo provided by family)

Gov. Evers issued the following statement in a news release:

"Mr. Cross was, by all accounts, a cherished husband, father, coworker, minister, and friend, and he was a dedicated public servant who committed 18 years of his life and career to the U.S. Postal Service and his community. Kathy and I send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time."

Services for Cross will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22 in Milwaukee.