Ald. Khalif Rainey
Press Release

Mass shooting at funeral home unconscionable

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey October 1, 2020

By - Oct 1st, 2020 10:34 am

A heinous drive-by shooting yesterday targeting mourners outside the Serenity Funeral Home on W. Fond du Lac Ave. (in the 7th Aldermanic District) is too shocking for words. Seven people attending a service (notably for a man killed by gunfire earlier in September) were wounded, and I cannot fathom how anyone could commit such an unspeakable act of violence in a place that is regarded as a haven for grieving families, friends and loved ones.

How anyone could commit such egregious violence in a quiet place for prayers and final goodbyes for the departed is simply beyond comprehension. Is there NOTHING sacred to us now?!

I ask for comfort and prayers for those who were wounded and injured during this terrible incident. I also urge anyone with information on the shooting to please contact Milwaukee Police immediately at 414-935-7360, Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (224-8477) or via the app (P3TIPS.COM).

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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