Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee police still investigating homicide 1 year later
Milwaukee murder investigation continues 1 yr later
As Milwaukee homicides have risen, the proportion of crimes solves has fallen in comparison with 2019. One sufferer’s household remains to be ready for solutions.
MILWAUKEE – There have been 91 homicides in Milwaukee so far in 2022.
Police information from Could exhibits Milwaukee’s murder clearance price, which measures what number of of that yr’s homicides had been solved, ranges from 76% to 78% from 2017 via 2019. That proportion fell into the 50s in 2020, 2021 and to this point in 2022.
One Milwaukee household has been ready a yr for solutions as to who killed their liked.
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“She was the enjoyment of my life, she was my child,” mentioned Darryl Wilborn. “She actually was the glue that stored us all collectively.”
Kaniya Wilborn-Williams’ grandparents, Darryl and Geraldine Wilborn, say she was the enjoyment of a complete household and introduced them collectively from the day she was born to, now, one yr after her demise.
“Ever since then she went all over the place with me,” mentioned Geraldine Wilborn. “She’ll at all times be right here with me. With all of us, as a result of we simply liked her a lot.”
Kaniya nonetheless goes all over the place her grandparents.
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“It would by no means come off my neck. Will probably be buried with me,” Daryl mentioned, referencing a necklace.
Kaniya was shot and killed in Milwaukee on June 10, 2021. She was 18 years previous.
Necklace worn by Kaniya Wilborn-William’s grandfather
“It’s as much as these politicians. You all hear me: Get it collectively, let’s market that change,” mentioned Darryl. “The one means it’s going to cease is by getting some critical extra gun management and gun punishment for these utilizing weapons illegally.”
June 10 isn’t the kind of anniversary the Wilborns wish to maintain a celebration for his or her granddaughter, however her household needs to maintain spreading the enjoyment – together with to their neighborhood.
“As unhappy and painful as it’s, as I stand right here and discuss to you now we’re making an attempt to make it a joyful occasion in her identify and her honor as a result of she actually deserves it,” mentioned Darryl.
Milwaukee Police Administration Constructing
Kaniya’s mother spoke with FOX6 Information in Could, searching for solutions as to who killed her firstborn little one. Whereas not letting Kaniya or her pleasure go, the household isn’t letting the seek for solutions go both.
“Now look who’s watching over us like an angel? Kaniya is,” Geraldine mentioned throughout a balloon launch. “She’s at all times in our spirit. She’s by no means going to be forgotten.”
Police mentioned they haven’t any suspects and are nonetheless investigating. Anybody with info is requested to contact police or, to stay nameless, Crime Stoppers.