FBI increases its portion of reward in Za'layia Jenkins case to $15,000; total now $40,000
Za'layia Jenkins
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Division of the FBI announced on Thursday, May 19th an increased reward for information in the shooting death of nine-year-old Za'layia Jenkins. The FBI previously offered a $10,000 reward -- but that amount was increased to $15,000.
Jenkins was shot inside a home near 15th and Meinecke on the evening of May 5th. The nine-year-old girl, who would have turned 10 years old on Tuesday, May 17th was "legally pronounced dead/brain dead" at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 16th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
The FBI's $15,000 reward is on top of a $25,000 reward offered by Attorney Michael Hupy. In total, $40,000 is now being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter in this case.
Robert Shields, FBI Special Agent-in-Charge said the following in a statement:
"We are asking for the public’s help, if anyone has information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of those who are responsible for this violent crime we have a significant reward and would like to hear from you."
The FBI is assisting the Milwaukee Police Department on the case. Anyone with information is urged to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360, or 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5342).