A WOMAN who worked as an advocate for domestic violence victims was shot and killed at her home this weekend. The Milwaukee Police Department said that the death of Desiree Harris, 51, was related to domestic violence.
Desiree Harris was shot and killed at her home this weekendFamily Handout
Harris' colleagues said that she was very knowledgeable about domestic violence before cops say she became a victim of the horrifying trendWISN Police reportedly have a suspect in custody relating to Harris' death. That person has not been publicly identified. The Sun has reached out to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for additional information. Harris was a worker at The Asha Project, a domestic violence, abuse, and sex trafficking support program. READ MORE CRIME STORIES
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TRAGIC END Sheriff's deputy, 30, found dead in his car a year after surviving fiery crash The Asha Project is the first program of its kind in Wisconsin, catering specifically to Black women and children, according to its website. The head of The Asha Project, Antonia Drew-Norton, called Harris ...a beautiful spirit.... She worked with many domestic violence survivors and connected them with resources to help get them out of a lethal situation. ...She radiated light,... Drew-Norton told WISN. Most read in The US Sun 'SO TOXIC' Meghan McCain reveals cruel comment ex cohost said that made her quit The View DIET DANGERS The top 5 worst foods that could SHORTEN your life expectancy AIR THREAT China flies 22 jets into Taiwan airspace after firing 11 missiles in war drills VLADIM-EAR 'Sickly' Putin using body double with different EARS, claims Ukraine THIN KIM Kardashian fans fear for Kim's health as she looks 'skinnier than EVER' in pics KIM-COMPLETELY DONE? Kim's fans spot big 'clue' she has split from Pete Davidson in new pic ...She was very knowledgeable about domestic violence victimization and she worked towards helping survivors. ...We're not certain what all happened with her. Several of us often reached out to her time and again, but she was in a cycle where she was being isolated. ...That's the thing, or the nature of the insidiousness of domestic violence. It doesn't care who you are,... Drew-Norton said. Harris' death is the latest in a string of domestic violence shootings in Milwaukee in recent weeks. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the incident was the seventh in less than a month. President and CEO of the Sojourner Family Peace Center Carmen Pitre told the outlet that the last month "has been like nothing I have seen professionally." Pitre, speaking to WISN, said: ...What this represents is there are far too many people in our community that are disconnected. Read More on The US Sun
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PICKERS' DREAM Inside American Pickers star Robbie's $225K store featuring vintage cars ...Whether you're the person being hurt or the person causing the harm, you're disconnected from resources, from help.... The Sojourner Family Peace Center also noted to the Sentinel that there have been 30 fatal domestic violence incidents in Milwaukee County so far this year.
