Loved ones identify pregnant woman, boyfriend as victims of shooting on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - Two people are dead following a shooting on Milwaukee's north side late Monday, March 9.
Police were called to the scene near Darien and Green Tree just before 10:30 p.m.
The victims were identified as 31-year-old Mya Tolbert, a mother of two, and 33-year-old Giovonni McVicker.
Loved ones tell us they were a couple, and that Tolbert was pregnant.
"It was just heartbreaking," said Dawaun Robinson, a longtime friend of the couple. "I mean, they had a lot of love in the community. They had a lot of people that cared about them and they were good people. You know, it was just unfortunate, very unfortunate."
The community held a vigil and balloon release Tuesday night at the scene of the shooting.
"I just want justice to be served," said Robinson. "At the end of the day, it’s a loss for everybody."
Police say a 27-year-old man was taken into custody in connection to the shooting. Charges are being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Anyone with any information on the shooting is asked to contact authorities at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips App.