26-year-old woman shot and killed by partner Friday night on Appleton Avenue

In an already terrible year for domestic violence in Milwaukee, another victim has been added to the total.

A 26-year-old woman got into an argument with someone "she has an intimate relationship with" and was shot in the stomach about 7:24 p.m. Friday in the 8500 block of W. Appleton Ave., according to police. 

The woman was transported to a hospital but died as a result of her injuries. The Milwaukee Police Department Homicide Division is now leading the investigation.

Police are searching for the suspect. 

Domestic violence has become a major issue in 2020 as nearly half of the homicides this year have been related to domestic or family violence, according to local advocates. 

Where to find help

The Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault will meet virtually at 9 a.m. Thursday. To listen to the meeting, call (312) 626-6799. 

The Sojourner Family Peace Center in Milwaukee operates a 24-hour confidential hotline at (414) 933-2722 and offers assistance with e-filing for restraining orders at (414) 278-5079. The Milwaukee Women's Center also offers a hotline at (414) 671-6140.

The Asha Project, which serves African American women in Milwaukee, provides a crisis line from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (414) 252-0075. 

Diverse & Resilient, which serves the LGBTQ community, operates the "Room to Be Safe" resource line (414) 856-5428 and has online resources at roomtobesafe.org.

The Hmong American Women’s Association, which serves the Hmong and southeast Asian community, has advocates available at (414) 930-9352 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The WI Hmong Family Strengthening Helpline is available after hours at (877) 740-4292.

The UMOS Latina Resource Center in Milwaukee offers bilingual, bicultural, domestic violence, sexual assault and anti-human trafficking supportive services and operates a 24-hour hotline at (414) 389-6510.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at (800) 799-7233 or by texting LOVEIS to 22522. 

Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services in Marinette offers a crisis line at (715) 735-6656 and text line at (906) 290-9081‬.

For a full list of domestic violence resources across the state, go to endabusewi.org/get-help.