MILWAUKEE, WI – Violence in Milwaukee is increasing, and this week, the “Cream City” surpassed a long-standing homicide record.
As of November 6, Milwaukee tied the 1991 homicide rate with having 165 murders. The next day, the homicide rate had surpassed the 1991 record as two additional murders occurred.
Common Council President Cavalier Johnson commented on the disturbing trend, likening the roads he passes by as being reminiscent of a graveyard: