Milwaukee fatal shooting Wednesday; 33-year-old killed

Published August 5, 2026 7:02 PM CDT

Scene near Appleton and Melvina on Aug. 5

A 33-year-old was killed in a shooting in Milwaukee on Wednesday, August 5.

What we know:

According to Milwaukee police, officers responded to the scene near Appleton and Melvina at around 5:29 p.m.

A 33-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Davonci Hennings.

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MPD tips

What you can do:

Police are still investigating the shooting and searching for those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360; or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.

Editor's note: This story was updated with new information.

The Source: Information in this story is from the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.

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