Community holds vigil for Milwaukee youth advocate who died in freeway ramp crash

A community is remembering the life of a beloved advocate for Milwaukee youth. Family members say Shannon King was killed in a car accident early Sunday morning. On Monday night, dozens gathered to remember her impact. “I’m gonna miss Shannon,” said her aunt, Tijuana King. “She had a lot of passion for the youth and that’s what I love about her, just her drive, her passion to want to help because the city needs it.” Police reported that a 38-year-old woman was killed in a car accident on the off-ramp of Highway 145 at 76th and Fond Du Lac Avenue. Family members later identified that woman as King. She was a life coach, a comedian, a mother, and a friend but most knew her for her passion for helping young people in Milwaukee. “Her agenda was helping the youth become a better person and get out of the disparities of Milwaukee and become a vital citizen of Milwaukee,” said community activist Tracey Dent. READ: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/community-holds-vigil-for-milwaukee-youth-advocate-who-died-in-freeway-ramp-crash