Lester Chunky Whitmore, 33, was shot and killed on the front porch of his Milwaukee home late on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Records list his date of birth as January 24, 1993. The shooting occurred about 11:10 p.m. in the area of West Ring Street and North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive while Whitmore was outside painting on the porch; emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.

Milwaukee police described the assailant only as an unknown suspect and did not provide a description, motive, or say whether Whitmore had been specifically targeted. By August 27, 2026, no suspect had been identified and no arrest or charges had been announced. Funeral arrangements were handled through New Pitts Mortuary, with a visitation scheduled for September 4, 2026.

Anyone who saw the shooting or has information about what led to Whitmore being attacked is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department, Crime Stoppers, or submit a tip through P3 Tips.