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.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.