MILWAUKEE, WI — The city of Milwaukee is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 30-year-old D. Rose Loww, whose life was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting early Friday morning. The devastating news has left loved ones, friends, and community members in disbelief as they come together to remember a young man whose vibrant personality, creative spirit, and compassion touched everyone he met.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area of North 27th Street and West Center Street around 1:15 a.m. Upon arrival, police discovered a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate efforts of first responders and paramedics, Loww was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect or suspects fled the area before officers arrived, and the incident remains under active investigation. Authorities have not yet released a motive but confirmed that detectives are pursuing several leads and reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding area.
For those who knew him , the loss of D. Rose Loww—known affectionately by friends as “Rose” or “Loww”—has created a void that words can scarcely describe. He was remembered as a creative soul and a rising local artist, someone whose passion for music, community, and self-expression inspired those around him ,Friends describe him as radiant, fearless, and full of life—a man who had overcome challenges with courage and grace, and who was determined to make a difference in his city.
“Rose had this energy that just drew people in,” said his close friend Marques Allen. “He was always lifting people up, encouraging them to chase their dreams. Losing him this way—it doesn’t seem fair. He had so much more to give.”
Family members say that Rose was not only talented but deeply loving—a son , brother , and friend whose kindness extended to everyone he met. He was passionate about mentoring local youth, often using his art and music to send messages of resilience, hope, and healing. “He wanted to see everyone win,” said his cousin Danielle Carter. “He believed in community, in standing up for each other, and in spreading love. That’s who he was.”
In the wake of his death, tributes have poured in on social media, with friends and fans sharing memories, photos, and heartfelt words about the impact he made during his 30 years of life. Many described him as a light in dark times—a man whose laughter could brighten a room and whose authenticity made him unforgettable.
Milwaukee community leaders and activists have also spoken out, condemning the violence that continues to claim the lives of too many young people in the city. Local organizations have called for unity and renewed efforts to address the root causes of gun violence, urging the community to honor Rose’s memory through action and compassion.
A candlelight vigil is being planned near the site of the shooting, where friends and loved ones will gather to celebrate his life, share stories, and demand justice. “This is not just about mourning,” said one organizer. “It’s about remembering who he was and standing together to make sure his death is not in vain.”
The Milwaukee Police Department has asked anyone with information related to the shooting to contact investigators or remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers.
As the investigation continues, the pain of Rose’s loss is being felt across Milwaukee—a city that has seen far too many young lives ended too soon. But for those who knew and loved him, his spirit will live on through his art, his kindness, and the countless lives he touched.
“Rose was love,” one friend wrote. “Even in his absence, that love is still here. It’s in every heart he inspired, and it’s never going away.”
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