Milwaukee fatal shooting; 1 dead near 84th and Herbert

Milwaukee fatal shooting; 1 dead near 84th and Herbert

Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Wednesday morning, July 23.

MILWAUKEE - One person is dead following a shooting in Milwaukee early Wednesday morning, July 23.  

What we know:

Police say the 25-year-old victim was shot around 1:37 a.m. near 84th and Herbert. People who spoke with FOX6 News identified the victim as Nick Thacker.

Nick Thacker

FOX6 News spoke with a woman who identified herself as a girlfriend. She said before the shooting occurred there had been a fight over the victim's vehicle. 

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The girlfriend tells FOX6 News she was sleeping in the same room as Thacker when someone fired shots through the window of their residence, striking the him. 

FOX6 News saw police tow a red car from the crime scene. 

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What they're saying:

A group gathered at 84th and Herbert on Wednesday morning to talk about Thacker. 

"Somebody tried to steal his car, when he spoke out his window to tell them to move around, they shot," said Paris, girlfriend. "Put the guns down, it gets worse and worse and worse every year, bro I’m tired."

Homicide investigation at 84th and Herbert, Milwaukee

"In his house, people shooting, while he was in his bed, killed my son," said KG, the victim's mother. 

Homicides in Milwaukee in 2025

By the numbers:

Milwaukee police data shows at least 85 homicides in Milwaukee in 2025. That number is up from this same time in 2024. It is down from this point in 2023. 

Data shows there have been 20 homicides since June 25 – an increase from the month prior. 

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Earlier in July, Milwaukee police noted homicides are up, but overall crime is down. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman highlighted how poor conflict resolution, petty arguments and family conflicts play a role. 

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What you can do:

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police continue to seek anyone involved.

Homicide investigation at 84th and Herbert, Milwaukee

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.