The Faces Behind The Numbers Milwaukees Homicide Victims Remembered - A lesser share were the result of domestic violence, drug activity. Latinos and whites made up the second and third most common racial/ethnic category. The number of homicides in milwaukee dropped about 15 percent in 2025 compared to last year. Still, 118 people were killed in the city as of friday morning, mostly from. On april 27, five family members were killed in a multiple victim homicide. These types of crimes were aberrations but nevertheless just as devastating to the community. In 2025, there were 222 homicide deaths. So far this year, according to data from the milwaukee police department (mpd), 45 city residents have been victims of homicide. In 2025, there were 145 homicides in the city of milwaukee, which is the highest number of homicides the city has seen in any year since 1993. This represents a 69% increase from 2025. For context, the number is up from 83 as of nov.
A lesser share were the result of domestic violence, drug activity. Latinos and whites made up the second and third most common racial/ethnic category. The number of homicides in milwaukee dropped about 15 percent in 2025 compared to last year. Still, 118 people were killed in the city as of friday morning, mostly from. On april 27, five family members were killed in a multiple victim homicide. These types of crimes were aberrations but nevertheless just as devastating to the community.