Crime
18-year-old killed after shooting on West Sheridan Avenue in Milwaukee
In connection with the shooting, Milwaukee police have taken a 17-year-old suspect into custody.
Milwaukee, WI – A fatal shooting occurred on the 6000 block of W. Sheridan Avenue on Thursday evening, claiming the life of an 18-year-old man.
The incident, which was reported at approximately 5:09 p.m., has been confirmed as Milwaukee’s first gun violence homicide of 2025, according to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD).
Authorities reported that the victim was transported to a local hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by medical personnel, the 18-year-old was pronounced deceased shortly after his arrival.
In connection with the shooting, Milwaukee police have taken a 17-year-old suspect into custody.
The suspect’s identity has not been released, and details regarding the relationship between the victim and the suspect remain under investigation.
The MPD is continuing its investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting. They have not disclosed any additional information about a potential motive or the events leading up to the incident.
This marks the first confirmed homicide of the new year in Milwaukee attributed to gun violence. City officials and law enforcement are urging community members to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department or submit tips anonymously to Milwaukee Crime Stoppers.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Authorities have made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the kidnapping and murder of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette.
On Saturday morning, March 9, Michelle Brandes, 37, the domestic partner of Steven Gress, 35, surrendered to police.
Brandes is now in custody and has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Corsette’s death.
Meanwhile, Gress, who was already in custody on unrelated charges, has also been formally charged with first-degree murder for his role in the brutal killing.
On March 6, a witness contacted authorities with critical information regarding a possible kidnapping and homicide involving Corsette, who had been reported missing on February 24 to the Gulfport Police Department.
Through the course of their investigation, detectives uncovered the following disturbing timeline:
- February 14 – Miranda Corsette met Steven Gress for the first time after being lured via a social media app. She returned home that night.
- February 15 – Corsette voluntarily returned to Gress’s home, a duplex located at 2708 27th Ave. N.
- February 20 – A dispute occurred inside the home, during which Corsette was brutally beaten.
- Sometime between February 20 and February 24 – Corsette was killed at the residence.
After the murder, investigators determined that Gress transported Corsette’s body to a residence at 12243 Mallory Drive in Largo.
Evidence at the Largo home suggests the victim was dismembered before being taken to Hillsborough County, where Gress disposed of her remains in a dumpster at 2893 14th Ave. S.E. in Ruskin.
Authorities have located the dumpster and are conducting an intensive search for Corsette’s remains.
Arrests and Charges
- Steven Gress, 35
- First-degree murder (Miranda Corsette)
- Kidnapping
- Prior arrests (March 5) for aggravated assault with a harpoon and drug possession
- Michelle Brandes, 37
- First-degree murder (turned herself in on March 9)
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, with additional charges likely as authorities continue gathering evidence.
The St. Petersburg Police Department extends gratitude to multiple local, state, and federal agencies assisting in this complex investigation, including:
- Gulfport Police Department
- Largo Police Department
- Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
- State and federal partners
Further updates will be provided as new details emerge.