MILWAUKEE — The family of 35-year-old David Krause says his fatal shooting near 1st and Greenfield on April 14 appears to be a random attack on a man trying to seek shelter from severe weather.
TMJ4's Ryan Jenkins went to the Krause family's home to hear from them as they begged anyone with information to come forward.
"Our son David, seeking to get out of the weather, Ryan, simply asked for a ride home that night and was gunned down," said Kevin Krause, David's father.
Watch: Family pleads for answers after fatal shooting on 414 Day in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood
The shooting happened on 414 Day. David Krause's family said he was out celebrating the city, which he has called home for a decade.
"In these certain areas, like Walker's Point, I've never felt threatened," said David's mom, Diane Krause. "And on this unfortunate day, he was in the wrong place at the wrong time."
The Krause family is devastated and is now asking the public for help tracking down the people who fired the fatal shots.
"David was the kind of person who would light up a room. Everyone loved him, everyone was a friend to him," David's sister, Ashley Krause, said.
Milwaukee Police have not confirmed any details about what they believe led up to the shooting, but confirmed Monday that they have a person of interest in custody and continue to seek additional suspects.
"It's my understanding there's more than one person, there are people at large, and the public is not safe until these people are taken into custody and these people are brought to justice," Diane said.
David Krause's family says it is hard to begin to grieve while their priority is making sure his killers are found.
"No matter what it takes for me as a mom, there's no way I'm going to let another death go by without somebody speaking up for the innocent people that are out during the daylight hours, celebrating downtown Milwaukee. It's too beautiful a city. We love Milwaukee, but something's got to happen," Diane said.
Three teenagers were arrested in connection with the April 14th homicide, the Milwaukee Police Department announced on Friday morning.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for a 14-year-old male, a 15-year-old male, and a 16-year-old female.
The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for an additional suspect.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, to contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips App.
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