Milwaukee is on high alert after authorities issued an Amber Alert for 7-year-old Jamal Blanco , who was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint. The Milwaukee Police Department has launched an investigation. But the suspect who allegedly kidnapped him has not yet been caught. Meanwhile, the community is working to bring Jamal Home Safe.
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What happened to Jamal White?
On Friday, July 11, at approximately 7:00 PM, Jamal White was riding his bicycle near his home in the 6200 block of W. Hustis Street, per Yahoo News . That’s when a masked man approached him and forced him into a white Jeep Renegade SUV. The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black hoodie and face mask. Witnesses also say the individual was allegedly tied to a pistol.
The Jeep quickly drove off with Jamal presumably inside, his license plate nowhere to be seen, and he has been missing ever since. At the time of the incident, the white man was seen wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts. He had been outside, riding his bike down the neighborhood street moments before the kidnapping, and it remains unclear whether the suspect shares any ties to Jamal or his family.
Ring camera footage shows the moment Jamal was kidnapped
A neighbor’s Ring camera captured the chilling moments before Jamal White was kidnapped, with the clip already going viral on social media. The footage shows the renegade white Jeep creeping up on Jamal as he pedals. At first, the Jeep is heading in the opposite direction of Jamal. But then it makes a quick U-turn and begins driving. Seconds later, screams are heard, believed to be Jamal’s. The suspect allegedly grabs him (off-camera) and speeds off. Since then, the community has rallied, trying to understand the situation and hoping someone will come forward with information.
AMBER ALERT: 7-year-old Jamal White was abducted near North 61st and West Hustis Streets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025. pic.twitter.com/fkn5Namekc
— X Case Files (@xcasefiles) July 12, 2025
Jamal’s grandmother releases a statement following his disappearance
Jamal’s family is completely divided, with a woman claiming to be his grandmother sharing a heartbreaking message on Facebook following the incident. She wrote:
“We are exhausted and have not slept. We are still praying and asking the community to join us in prayer and stay alert. Please keep an eye out for this renegade in the white Jeep. Every set of eyes helps.”
Other neighbors in the area are also said to be analyzing their security footage for potential clues about where the suspect was headed. The Wisconsin Department of Justice is fully involved, with the Amber Alert still active statewide as of Saturday, July 12th. In a Facebook post, the MPD is asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Police Department immediately.
Social media reacts to Jamal White’s kidnapping
The news of Jamal’s case left the Roomies in complete shock. They took to the comments section of The Shadow Room post to share their fears, concerns, and outright anger about the situation.
@suavfit wrote, “I remember riding my bike around the hood with the homies until the streetlights came on. Man times have changed. 🙏🏾”
@rayetheboss wrote, “If you all can find the shooter who killed the CEO of United Health, you can certainly find this kid! Get to work”
@ashleyantoinette wrote, “Omg this baby. His screams. God please intercede and bring him home. This is terrifying.”
@AziAstar wrote, “Omgggg praying this beautiful baby comes back safe and sound 😢🙏🏼””
@Romanjzolanski wrote, “No cameras in any area lights caught the plates??? Find Jamal White❗️””
@Ms. Linghun wrote, “And you better do a huge search. Find that child!!!!! no one heard the screams?????!”
@knycevideos wrote, “Okay, my daily reminder about why my wife always tells me to hang out with my son.”
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What do you think colleagues?
