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The destroyed families searches for answers after the 19-year-old was killed in Milwaukee

The destroyed families searches for answers after the 19-year-old was killed in Milwaukee

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The Zakiy Robertson family identified him as the 19-year-old, who was shot in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening.

The Milwaukee police said the shootout occurred near Dr. MLK Jr. Drive and North Avenue. The people in the neighborhood said TMJ4 that it started in front of a petrol station and moved down a nearby street.

Zakiy Robertson family

Zakiy's mother shared this photo of the two from Mother's Day, which was her birthday too. The 19-year-old's mother was overwhelmed by emotions and questions after not returning home.

“He had a big heart. He loved everyone. He was a jokester. He was a pleasure to be there. We will miss him,” said Laka Robertson.

Robertson and her 17-year-old son Anione are close to Zakiy. Robertson said he was like a son for her, while Anthe said they grew up as brothers.

“I don't know how we can continue without him,” said Robertson. “We have no idea what happened or why. We want to answer.”

Anione and Lakeshia

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The 17 -year -old Anione Newman and his mother Lakeshia Robertson are close to Zakiy Robertson. Both explained in tears how Zakiy brought joy into life.

The family said around 5 p.m., Zakiy called his mother and said he was going home, which was only a few blocks of houses from the shooting site.

His mother said nothing seemed unusual during the call.

Watch: The destroyed families are looking for answers after the 19-year-old was killed in Milwaukee

The destroyed families searches for answers after the 19-year-old was killed in Milwaukee

“This is the last time someone spoke to him. He never did it, and then we found the news on social media,” Robertson told TMJ4.

Zakiy enjoyed art and singing. Family and some mentors said Zakiy wanted to return to school to become a hairdresser.

Rod Mitchell collapsed through the news.

Rod Mitchell

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Rod Mitchell says he has his work with Running Rebels and the credible Messenger program, which he got to know Zakiy Robertson well. “He was a dear of the little guy and it would have been fine if it weren't,” said Mitchell to TMJ4.

“He was only full of life,” said Mitchell in tears.

Mitchell works with Running Rebels and says that he got to know Zakiy well through the community's credible Messenger program.

The program supports young people with resources and prevent tragic situations such as those who have taken Zakiy's life.

“We lose a lot of children. We lose a lot of people because of stupidity,” said Mitchell. “I know what had done, could have been solved. It could have been solved.”

MPD said that the circumstances of the shootout are being examined. While the search for the person or the responsible persons continues, Zakiy's family tries to honor him.

“He always wanted me to play ball, so it's time to do that for him,” said Zakiy's cousin Anione.

If you have information that can help the investigators contact MPD under (414) 935-7360. If you want to stay anonymously, contact Crime Stopper at (414) 224 tips.

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