'You can't replace people': Family identifies man hit and killed near 14th and North
Jan 14, 2025
MILWAUKEE Milwaukee police are searching for a driver who intentionally struck and killed a 41-year-old man with a vehicle after an argument.It happened near 14th Street and North Avenue just before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14.The family has identified the victim as 41-year-old Mamadou Bamba. "You can't replace people. And he is going to be a big miss," Bambas cousin, Musa Konneh, said.Family members told TMJ4s Megan Lee that the devastating news came as a big shock."I couldn't believe it. I was in disbelief," Konneh said.Watch: Family identifies man hit and killed near 14th and North 'We want justice': Family remembers man killed in hit-and-run near 14th and NorthAccording to police, the driver fled the scene."Who's going to take his spot now? Take care of his mom? Who wants to bury their child? Nobody wants to bury their child," Konneh said.This unexpected tragedy leaves Bambas 13-year-old daughter without her father and a family without their go-to guy. "He was a great son. He took care of his mom. He did everything his mom asked him to do and was a great community servant," Konneh said.According to family, Bamba moved to the United States from the Ivory Coast in 2008 and dedicated much of his life to his family."He's very generous, lovely, family-oriented. We're going to miss him," his aunt, Fatima Keite, said.Amid all this heartbreak, the family has one request."We want justice for our brother, cousin, and son. Whoever did this, that's wrong," his cousin, Malado Diabate, said.According to police, the car involved is a dark-colored sedan.Police ask anyone with information to call Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip