Shooting at youth flag football game leaves 47-year-old man dead, police seek unknown suspect
Updated: Oct. 14, 2024
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim of Saturday's shooting as 47-year-old Raysean L. Barnes of Milwaukee.
MPS released the following statement:
“Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation are heartbroken by the tragedy that occurred on Saturday during a youth flag football game at South Stadium. Unfortunately, the issues of gun violence continue to plague our city and spill into everyday activities, including a children’s sporting event.
“Milwaukee Recreation provides numerous community events that are open to the public across the city throughout the year. These activities occur at various venues, including parks and outdoor facilities. MPS will conduct a thorough review of all practices to identify whether additional measures should be put into place. However, hard work will be needed at the community level to address the root causes of violence that lead to events like the one that tragically occurred on Saturday.
“MPS and Milwaukee Recreation serve all children in the city of Milwaukee and their immediate and long-term health and safety are of utmost importance. The district will offer support to any students or staff who request assistance following this event.
“We understand that there may be questions about this incident. Milwaukee Public Schools cannot comment on an ongoing investigation. The district is working closely with the Milwaukee Police Department as they conduct their investigation.
“We offer our sincere condolences to everyone who has been affected by this incident. “
Published: Oct. 12, 2024
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- One person is dead after a shooting at the MPS South Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.
According to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) an "incident" occurred during a youth flag football game. It happened around 1:02 p.m. near 11th and Windlake.
Police say the victim, a 47-year-old, was located with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital and later died.
A 37-year-old was initially taken into custody, but police said it was determined they were not the suspect in the homicide, and police continue to seek unknown suspect(s).
CBS 58 spoke with a parent who said she was watching her daughter, who is in elementary school, playing flag football, when she saw a fight break out and then heard gunshots.
She says it was heartbreaking to see the kids react and duck down.
The stadium was cleared. MPS says the district is working closely with MPD to investigate the situation.
All other games scheduled for the day at the South Stadium were canceled.
In a statement, Common Council President José G. Pérez said, in part:
"The deadly violence in Milwaukee MUST stop!! This afternoon, at a youth flag football game in my district, a person was killed in an act of gun violence. At a flag football game! Milwaukee we MUST do better. We MUST be able to know and accept when we are wrong, and we MUST be able to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence."
CBS 58 spoke with a neighbor who heard the gunshots, and they are demanding change, saying this sort of violence isn't new to the area.
The investigation is ongoing, and 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.