In loving Memory of D. Rose Loww, 30 Milwaukee Wisconsin

In loving Memory of D. Rose Loww, 30 Milwaukee Wisconsin 

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — The city of Milwaukee is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 30-year-old D. Rose Loww, a vibrant young man whose life was tragically taken in a shooting early Friday morning. The devastating incident has left family, friends, and the wider community grappling with grief, anger, and disbelief as they come to terms with yet another life lost to senseless violence.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire near the north side of the city shortly after 1:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found Loww suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate efforts of first responders and paramedics, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives have since launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting, which authorities believe may have stemmed from a confrontation that escalated unexpectedly.

Police have not yet announced any arrests or identified potential suspects but are urging anyone with information to come forward. “Every loss of life in our city is one too many,” said Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman in a statement Friday afternoon. “We are determined to find those responsible and bring justice to D. Rose’s family. We also ask the community to continue standing with us in our effort to end the violence that takes so many promising lives too soon.”

For those who knew him, D. Rose Loww was much more than a name in a police report — he was a son, brother, friend, and creative spirit whose energy could light up any room. Loved ones described him as compassionate, ambitious, and full of life. He was a passionate music artist who had begun to build a name for himself in Milwaukee’s growing creative scene, known for his lyrical honesty and his deep commitment to inspiring others through his work.

“Rose had dreams that reached far beyond this city,” said one close friend who performed with him at local shows. “He wanted to use his voice to bring people together — to tell stories about struggle, survival, and love. He believed in hope, even when things were hard.”

Family members echoed those sentiments, remembering Loww as a devoted son who cared deeply for his loved ones. His mother, Angela, shared through tears that her son was “the heartbeat of their family” — someone who always made time for those he cared about, no matter how busy life became. “He had so much love to give,” she said. “He didn’t deserve this. None of them do.”

The community response has been immediate and heartfelt. On Friday evening, friends and fans gathered near the site of the shooting, lighting candles, releasing balloons, and playing some of D. Rose’s music as they wept, prayed, and celebrated his life. Messages of condolence and memories have flooded social media, with hundreds of people expressing shock and sorrow over his passing.

“He was a bright light in Milwaukee,” one post read. “He was talented, humble, and always pushing others to do better. The city lost someone special.”

Faith leaders and community organizers have also spoken out, emphasizing the urgent need to address the ongoing cycle of gun violence that continues to devastate families across Milwaukee. “Every name represents a story, a dream, a family left broken,” said Reverend James Holloway of the Northside Interfaith Coalition. “We cannot grow numb to this pain. We must channel our grief into action and change.”

As the investigation continues, the Milwaukee Police Department’s Homicide Division is asking anyone with tips, surveillance footage, or knowledge of the events leading up to the shooting to contact them or remain anonymous through Crime Stoppers.

Funeral arrangements for D. Rose Loww are being planned by his family, who have asked for privacy as they navigate this unbearable loss. A memorial concert celebrating his life and music is also being organized by friends in the local arts community, with proceeds going to support anti-violence initiatives and his loved ones.

For now, Milwaukee mourns — another young life, full of promise and creativity, cut short before its time. But as candles flicker and voices rise in remembrance, the legacy of D. Rose Loww — his passion, his artistry, and his heart — continues to echo throughout the city he called home.