Milwaukee barber killed in double shooting near Mitchell Park

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The man killed in a shooting on the city's south side was a well-known Milwaukee barber.

The family of Julio Sostre, known as "Pook The Barber," confirm he was the 30-year-old victim police say was shot at the intersection of S. Layton Blvd. and W. Pierce St.

Police confirmed around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, a suspect pulled up and fired multiple shots into a vehicle, striking the victims.

Sostre worked at Uptop Barbershop, where he had a chair and an apron with the words "Influence Cutz" that he used to attend clients.

CBS 58 has not been able to obtain a photo of the 30-year-old, but his loved ones described him to us as an "amazing person, not only to his family but to anyone he could lend a hand to." Another family member described him as an "amazing father."

CBS 58 is still working to learn more about the 5-year-old child who was also shot in the car. Police said he suffered serious gunshot injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

Eighth district Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa sent a statement on the shooting.

“The shooting that occurred yesterday at Pierce and Layton near the Mitchell Park Domes was tragic. A man lost his life, and a young child was injured. I can only imagine the pain that this person’s family is going through, and I send them my well wishes during this difficult time," the statement read.

"We must continue to act to curb gun violence in our communities. Children and families shouldn’t have to fear gunfire while in their car, or anywhere else for that matter. I will continue to work to bring more anti-violence resources to Milwaukee’s south side," the statement read.

Zamarripa also urged anyone who witnessed this incident to seek assistance as needed, citing the city’s Mobile Trauma Response Team (414-257-7621) and Milwaukee County’s 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Line (414-257-7222).