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FBI seeks information about fatal shooting of Black trans woman Brazil Johnson in Milwaukee

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2 years ago

January 16, 2024

FBI seeks information about fatal shooting of Black trans woman Brazil Johnson in Milwaukee

The FBI is searching for a person believed to be connected to the 2022 homicide of 28-year-old Black trans woman Brazil Johnson in Milwaukee.

The agency on Tuesday disseminated pictures of a person spotted on surveillance footage and asked that the public contact the Milwaukee Field Office at 414-276-4684 if they have information.

Johnson was found fatally shot near North Teutonia and West Garfield avenues on June 15, 2022.

Johnson was the 17th transgender person killed in the U.S. in 2022, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Her death came amid a rise in anti-LGBTQ, and specifically anti-trans, rhetoric and policies nationwide.

At least 41 transgender or gender non-conforming people were killed in 2022. That number dropped to 31 in 2023.

At the time, Johnson’s mother, Bernitha Gildart, told the Journal Sentinel that Johnson had dreams of designing video games and opening a bakery. She loved cooking and poetry.

She graduated from Rufus King High School and Milwaukee Area Technical College. She held jobs as an assistant manager at Cousin’s sub shop and in the kitchen of a local Applebee’s.

As a teenager, Johnson was a community health promoter for Diverse & Resilient, which serves the LGBTQ community. Staff there remembered her as sweet and kind, and pledged to continue their work to support trans people.

“We failed to protect Brazil as we have failed so many other trans woman of color who are murdered every year,” a statement released by Diverse & Resilient in 2022 said.

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Weezer coming to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for ‘Gathering’ tour

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April 1, 2026

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Weezer coming to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for ‘Gathering’ tour

After kicking off a Summerfest show in the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in 2021 with Fall Out Boy and Green Day, Weezer is coming back to Milwaukee to headline Fiserv Forum.

Rivers Cuomo and company will be at the Bucks’ arena Oct. 7 for “The Gathering Tour” with The Shins and Silversun Pickups opening.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. April 3 at ticketmaster.com, with the presale underway.

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Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings

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14 hours ago

April 1, 2026

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Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings

Milwaukee police monitor “teen takeovers”

Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.

MILWAUKEE – Police and business owners across Milwaukee are responding to a nationwide trend of teen takeovers after recent gatherings turned chaotic.

What we know:

In the past few days, large gatherings organized by teens and promoted on social media led to arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park.

Glendale police said at least 13 people were arrested Sunday after Bayshore was overrun. Police also arrested a teen at Moody Park after gunshots were fired during a gathering.

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On Tuesday, police monitored another possible takeover at 3rd St. Market Hall after a digital flyer circulated online.

Owner Omar Shaikh said security was increased as a precaution. Officers were stationed at entrances and certain doors were locked. Security also checked IDs for anyone appearing under 18.

Shaikh said new policies are now in place at 3rd St. Market Hall. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian, and only people 21 or older will be allowed after 8 p.m.

What they’re saying:

Community intervention groups, including 414Life, were also present.

“A lot of our youth are in survival mode and having trained professionals as a mentor that identify with their struggles is key to how we shift them from being in survival mode, to more of a life,” said David Sinclair, 414Life outreach director.

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The Milwaukee Police Department also monitored possible gatherings at Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 after another social media post circulated. Police said things remained quiet in those areas Tuesday night.

Community advocates say providing alternatives is key to preventing violence.

“For the youth that are participating in some of this violence in our community, I think that’s a call for help,” said Deputy Kristine Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. “I think it’s definitely something all of us as community partners need to come together.”

The Source: FOX6 News talked with officials from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and 3rd St. Market Hall.

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What’s the weather forecast in Milwaukee? Thunderstorms to close out March

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March 31, 2026

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What’s the weather forecast in Milwaukee? Thunderstorms to close out March

Thunderstorms are sweeping through Milwaukee to close out March before April showers kick off the rest of the week.

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan said after a brief pause in morning thunderstorms, Milwaukee residents should expect stormy conditions to return during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31.

There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to rise to 60 degrees before noon before sinking to 43 degrees for the rest of the day.

Hail and damaging winds are possible during the afternoon storms March 31.

From Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, new rain could total anywhere from nearly 2 inches on the low end to more than 3 inches on the high end.

The areas north of Highway 18 and Interstate 94 could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain between April 1 and April 2.

Thursday, April 2 is forecast to be the stormiest day, with thunderstorms expected before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. Wind gusts could possibly reach 30 mph.

April 3 could bring some partly sunny relief during the first half of the day before an evening thunderstorm, with a 70% chance of rain again.

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