Diego Herrera-Mejia, Isaac Rodriguez Obituary – Milwaukee officials have released the identities of the victims involved in the tragic incidents that occurred over the weekend.
The two teenagers who lost their lives in a shooting on Saturday evening have been identified as Diego Herrera-Mejia, aged 16, and Isaac Rodriguez, aged 15.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene, while Herrera-Mejia succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Additionally, a 14-year-old sustained non-fatal injuries during the same incident. Furthermore, the four-year-old child who was struck and killed by a car at McGovern Park on Sunday evening has been identified as Marquell Roby-Holmes.
It is worth noting that there was an initial error in reporting the child’s age, which was incorrectly stated as two years old.
Tragically, these incidents highlight the pressing issue of vehicle-related fatalities in Milwaukee County, with 35 reported so far this year, the highest in the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has provided preliminary data up until June 9. Please stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.