After a failed robbery attempt, officers found Rieves on the second floor of Milwaukee's downtown Transit Center and attempted to negotiate with him. Rieves became threatening, and the officers shot and killed the 17-year-old.
Victim's Name: Shawn M. Rieves
Agency Responsible: Milwaukee Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Race: Black
Date of Death: November 11, 2013
County: Milwaukee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban