### Milwaukee Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff Found Dead at Greenfield Park

Milwaukee Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff was discovered deceased Monday morning in a parking lot at Greenfield Park in West Allis. Authorities responded to the scene in the far south parking lot section near 124th Street and Lincoln Avenue before noon. Sources close to WISN 12 News have confirmed that Brostoff’s death, at age 41, is being treated as a suspected suicide.

West Allis Deputy Police Chief Robert Fletcher provided an update to WISN 12 News, stating, "The investigation involves an adult male who appears to have died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound." The West Allis Police Department is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. Additionally, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has indicated that an autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday.

Brostoff represented Milwaukee's East Side, District 3, on the Milwaukee Common Council, having taken office on November 16, 2022. He was re-elected in the general election on April 2, 2024, with his term set to run until 2028. His passing has invoked profound grief among colleagues and city officials.

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson expressed his condolences in a heartfelt statement: "I am extremely saddened with the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. Jonathan brought a unique energy to his work at City Hall. His passion and dedication were evident every day. No elected official brought more enthusiasm to their work than Jonathan. He was a husband, a father, a son, and, to me, a close friend. My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and friends at this difficult time."

The Milwaukee Common Council also released a statement mourning Brostoff’s death: "As colleagues, and as friends, we are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. Jonathan was a loving father and husband, and greeted everyone he met with empathy and kindness. He was also a passionate advocate for the betterment of our community, and dedicated his professional life to the people he represented. It was an honor to have served in office with him, and he will be missed. Out of respect for his family, we would ask that they be provided the privacy and time to grieve that they most certainly deserve."

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley added his voice to the chorus of mourning, stating, "Today, Milwaukee County lost a beloved leader, partner, and dear friend. I am devastated by the passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff. He was a hard worker, a fierce advocate, a loving husband and father, and a positive influence on everyone who knew him."