2 dead in murder-suicide on Milwaukee's north side

Updated: Feb. 16, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two people are dead after a murder-suicide on the city's north side.

Officers were called to 12th and Concordia around 5:30 p.m. Sunday night, Feb. 15.

According to the medical examiner's office, 24-year-old John Michael Angelo Childress Jr. and 27-year-old Xavier Smith were both found dead at the scene.

It's believed Smith shot and killed Childress Jr. before shooting himself.

We spoke with a neighbor who was caught off guard by the gunfire, claiming violence is not common in the area.

"It is a pretty quiet neighborhood, so it was kind of a shock when it did happen," neighbor Lyahel Avery said. "Just steer clear of the windows because nowadays you don't know where a bullet is gonna fly to, you know what I mean."

Police say they are not looking for any suspects.

An investigation remains ongoing.

Posted: Feb. 15, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two people are dead after a shooting on Milwaukee's north side Sunday, Feb. 15. 

Police say they reported to a shooting near N. 12th and Concordia a bit after 5:30 p.m. 

Officers upon arrival found a 24-year-old and a 28-year-old with gunshot wounds. They were both pronounced dead at the scene.

CBS 58 58 talked to the sister of one of the victims, she told us her 24-year-old brother was shot and killed after someone fired multiple shots into the home. 

She says that he had at least three kids. 

Milwaukee police are not looking for suspects. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips App.