MILWAUKEE (WTAQ) – A Milwaukee woman has been named to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list.
24-year-old Shanika S. Minor is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and first-degree intentional homicide – unborn child.
A local arrest warrant was issued for Minor on March 9 and a federal arrest warrant came forth on April 27 on a charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
According to an FBI release Tuesday, Minor allegedly instigated an argument with her mother’s neighbor in Milwaukee on March 5. Minor confronted the neighbor on the sidewalk next to her home, carrying a semi-automatic firearm and repeatedly challenging the woman to fight.
Minor’s mom ran to the scene, attempting to stop her daughter from harming the woman who was 9 months pregnant. Minor allegedly fired a round from her gun into the air before leaving the scene with several other people.
About a week before, Minor’s mother told her that the neighbor was playing loud music at an unreasonable hour. Minor confronted the neighbor about the music and the situation escalated, leaving Minor the impression that the neighbor was disrespecting her family.
On March 6 just before 3 a.m., Minor allegedly returned to the neighbor’s home, gained entry into the common hallway of the duplex, and met the woman by the rear door of her home. Minor’s mother again ran to the scene, positioned herself between her daughter and the woman trying to de-escalate the situation.
Minor allegedly reached over her mom’s shoulder and fired a round from her gun towards the woman, striking her in the chest. The victim ran back into her home where she immediately collapsed and died. Her unborn child, due within a week, also died before emergency medical personnel arrived.
Minor fled the scene and has not been seen since.
“The brutal murder of a mother and her unborn child is reprehensible,” said Robert Shields, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Milwaukee Division. “The FBI will provide all of our available resources to assist the Milwaukee Police Department in locating and apprehending this violent fugitive. Given that Minor’s alleged crime involved the use of a firearm, she should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.”
She’s described as 5’6″, 165 pounds, medium build, with black hair and brown eyes. Minor has a tattoo on her lower abdomen, which is a display of roses. The roses are a cover-up of an earlier tattoo and not all of the petals are colored in. Some petals are shaded in red, while others are outlined in black.
Minor worked delivering newspapers. She may have contact with people in Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois and possibly in Georgia. Her last known address was in Milwaukee. Minor also doesn’t have any prior travel outside of the United States or have any contact with individuals residing internationally.
A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for any information leading directly to the arrest of Shanika S. Minor. Individuals with information concerning Minor should take no action themselves, but instead immediately contact the nearest FBI office or local law enforcement agency. For possible sightings outside the United States, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. The FBI’s Milwaukee Division can be reached at (414) 276-4684.
