MILWAUKEE, WI – June 5, 2025 — A domestic dispute turned deadly in Milwaukee when a woman fatally shot her husband following an argument at their apartment complex, according to local authorities. Doris Winters has been charged with reckless homicide after allegedly shooting her husband in the back on May 31.
According to a criminal complaint filed on June 4, the incident unfolded in front of multiple witnesses. Residents told police they saw Winters exit the apartment, walk a few steps, and then drop a handgun onto the ground. Authorities responded quickly and detained her at the scene.
The shooting reportedly occurred after an argument between Winters and her husband escalated. A witness who attempted to defuse the situation told police that Winters grabbed a firearm and declared that it was loaded. The husband then went upstairs to speak with Winters’ mother, which appeared to enrage her further, according to the probable cause statement.
Moments later, Winters reportedly approached her husband, who was standing behind the witness. She reached over the person trying to intervene and fired a shot into her husband’s back. According to the complaint, Winters then said, “Get him out of here before I shoot him again.” Two people carried the injured man outside, where emergency responders later pronounced him dead.
In a statement to investigators, Winters admitted to shooting her husband, citing emotional exhaustion. “He called me a [expletive] for the last time and I just shot him,” she told police. “I know I shouldn’t have shot him, but I’m just tired.”
The case has sparked renewed conversations around domestic violence, mental health, and gun access. Advocates are urging individuals in volatile relationships to seek help and reminding the public about available resources. The Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate the incident and has not yet released the name of the victim pending family notification.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Milwaukee police. Support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for individuals experiencing similar situations.
