Shorewood homicide: Women shot, suspect found dead in Lincoln Park

Shorewood homicide: Women shot

One woman is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Shorewood Thursday morning, July 6. The suspect was later found dead.

SHOREWOOD, Wis. - One woman is dead, and another is wounded following a shooting in Shorewood Thursday morning, July 6. The suspect was later found dead.

The shooting happened in the area of Lake Bluff and Murray. Police were called to the scene around 4:30 a.m. When authorities arrived, they discovered the body of a 41-year-old woman. According to the medical examiner, her name was Tashika Scott-Dixon. A second woman was also found and taken to the hospital; she is expected to survive.

At approximately 5 a.m., the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lincoln Park – more than three miles away from the homicide. Authorities found a 44-year-old man – the suspected shooter – dead in a truck with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The medical examiner identified the man as Rico Dixon.

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Shorewood homicide; 2 women shot, suspect found dead at Lincoln Park

One woman is dead and another is wounded following a shooting in Shorewood Thursday morning, July 6.

Tape blocked off Murray Avenue for much of the day as the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation processed the Shorewood scene. Family stood along the yellow crime scene tape, grieving.

The Shorewood Police Department is being assisted by MCSO and DCI in this ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 414-847-2610.

Shorewood homicide investigation; Lake Bluff and Murray

Domestic violence resources

Shorewood police are not commenting on the case but said anyone experiencing domestic violence should reach out for help.

Milwaukee

Sojourner Family Peace Center

Hotline/Shelter: 414-933-2722
Text line: 414-817-8100

Community Advocates/Milwaukee Women's Center

414-671-6140
Older Abused Women's Program

LGBTQ specific support

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center: 414-271-2656
Diverse & Resilient: 414-856-5428

Aurora Safe Mom, Safe Baby & SHE

Culturally specific support

We Are Here MKE
The Asha Project: 414-252-0075
Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center: 414-383-9526
HIR Wellness Institute (Healing Intergenerational Roots for All Nations): 414-763-5815
Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, Our Peaceful Home: 414-727-4900
Hmong American Women's Association Center: 414-930-9352
UMOS's Latina Resource Center: 414-389-6500