Milwaukee, WI
Road rage killing; Milwaukee man’s family pleads for answers
Milwaukee man killed in street rage taking pictures
A Milwaukee man was shot and killed in what police referred to as a street rage incident close to 87th and Mill. His household mentioned his children had been with him.
MILWAUKEE – Police mentioned a street rage incident is responsible for a 50-year-old Milwaukee man’s demise Tuesday, July 19.
The person’s household informed FOX6 Information that he and 4 of his children had been in a van headed to a party. Once they reached 87th and Mill, all the things modified.
“He would provide the shirt off his again. He was not a egocentric man. He didn’t deserve this,” mentioned Monia Foster, the sufferer’s sister. “That’s my little brother. I’ve at all times protected him, at all times, and anyone who’s a coward took him from us.”
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Foster mentioned her brother, Ronald Butler Jr., was simply attempting to inform one other driver to decelerate when he was shot.
“All he did was roll down his window and mentioned: ‘Man, decelerate some, I bought my children within the automobile,’” she mentioned. “They shot him within the head.”
Foster mentioned the youngsters – a 2-year-old, 9-year-old and 10-year-old twins – are traumatized. Now, they may develop up with out their father.
“They watched their dad get killed. How do you clarify that to children?” she mentioned.
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Milwaukee police haven’t launched an outline of a potential suspect or what their car appears to be like like. To date, police have solely mentioned the taking pictures is said to street rage.
“Whoever did this, I hope they get caught a method or one other as a result of I would like justice for my brother,” mentioned Foster. “Why would that be one thing that may be price taking pictures an individual for? I don’t perceive that. I’m by no means going to know that.”
Ronald Butler Jr.’s household prepares a vigil in his honor
A vigil might be held Wednesday evening in Butler’s honor. The household needs the particular person accountable for his demise to be discovered. Butler’s household has additionally began a GoFundMe on-line fundraiser.
Anybody with info is requested to name MPD at 414-935-7360; to stay nameless, name Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 suggestions app.