Loved ones mourn woman killed in shooting near 77th and Carmen
Updated: Oct. 12, 2026
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Police say a 41-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the shooting that killed 42-year-old Kazzie Ference, and that the incident is domestic violence related.
Kazzie Ference
Family of Kazzie Ference tells CBS 58 they believe a boyfriend was involved in the shooting.
“This is just a tragic loss, words can’t even -- I really don’t have the words to explain the void, the frustration, and to be honest, the anger," cousin Jerome Bell said.
Family and friends gathered near Ference's home on Monday night, Oct. 12, to remember their mom, friend, and grandmother.
“We all had our tears that we've shed, we had our questions on why, but in the end, like I told them, we stick together as family," Bell said.
Posted: Oct. 10, 2026
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police report a 42-year-old victim was fatally shot near 77th and Carmen early Saturday, Oct. 10.
Family identified the victim as Kazzie Ference and told CBS 58 she was a mother and a grandmother.
Police were called to the scene around 2:30 a.m.
Ference died at the scene and police are looking for more information about the shooter.
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.