Torrell Coleman dies in fatal Milwaukee apartment fire

Torrell Coleman dies in fatal Milwaukee apartment fire

Fatal Milwaukee apartment fire death of Torrell Coleman – Obituary

Torrell Coleman, aged 40, has been identified as one of the five people who tragically lost their lives in the devastating apartment fire that occurred in Milwaukee on Mother’s Day.

The fire broke out early Sunday morning at a large apartment complex near 27th Street and Highland Boulevard. Firefighters arrived to find the building engulfed in thick smoke and flames.

Rescue teams worked swiftly to save residents, using ladders to assist those trapped on higher floors and guiding others through the smoke-filled hallways to safety.

Five individuals died in the fire:

Torrell Coleman, 40

Verna Richards, 62

Mark Chaffin, 76

Maureen Green, 67

Shakwanda Harris, 32

As of Tuesday, six people remained hospitalized, one of whom is in critical condition.

Torrell Coleman’s family is mourning his loss, with few details available about his personal life. His death, like those of the other victims, has left the community grieving.

Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire, leaving many unanswered questions for the families involved. The apartment building remains sealed off, and officials have said it will take at least a week before residents can return to collect their belongings.

Concerns about security have been voiced by tenants, but Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski assured everyone that the building is being closely monitored.

The local community continues to come together in support of the victims and their families, remembering Torrell Coleman and the others who tragically lost their lives in this fire.