"You don't feel safe:" Woman who lost boyfriend to gun violence says home is still being targeted



MILWAUKEE -- One week ago, a Milwaukee woman's boyfriend was shot and killed outside their home. In the wake of that tragedy, her house continues to be the target of criminals.

Biersteker's home



"I still don't think I've come to terms with it. I still think I'm honestly just in shock," said Cori Biersteker, Andy Voit's girlfriend.

Andy Voit



In just one week, Biersteker's life has been turned upside down.

"You go to bed one night, everything is how it should be. You wake up in the morning and the love of your life, your significant other is gone," said Biersteker.

On July 21st, Biersteker discovered the body of her boyfriend, Andy Voit, in her yard near 84th and Grantosa. He'd been shot and killed.

Biersteker's car was also missing.

Days later, someone vandalized her home, throwing a rock at a window.

Biersteker's home



On Thursday, she discovered her home was broken into. Boards had been ripped off, and a window and back door were left wide open.

Cori Biersteker



"I don't think anybody should ever have to be a part of a community or neighborhood like that and feel so unsafe," said Biersteker.

Biersteker said she doesn't know why her home is being targeted. She didn't notice anything missing, but hasn't had time to go through her belongings.

"I honestly have no idea how I get up in the morning and deal with the phone calls I get, deal with pulling into my driveway and seeing my home like that," Biersteker said.

It's a lot to deal with, on top of caring for the couple's nine-month-old daughter, getting ready to sell the house, and preparing a memorial for Andy.



"You don't feel safe. You feel completely vulnerable," said Biersteker.

Biersteker is also feeling abandoned. She was told police would try to keep an eye on the home.

"I don't expect someone to sit there and watch me 24/7, absolutely not. I almost feel like it's not there at all," said Biersteker.

An MPD spokesman said their officers do their best, but in a district with 100,000 people, officers cannot dedicate all their time to one area or house.

Biersteker says she understands that but she feels this is a sign of a bigger problem -- calling crime in Milwaukee "uncontrollable."