MADISON, Wisconsin — Skyler Thomas, 36, of Racine, Wisconsin, has been identified as the man who died following a shooting on Madison’s North Side, according to the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The shooting happened early Sunday, September 20, 2026, near the NorthGate shopping center on North Sherman Avenue. Madison police were called to the area at approximately 1:45 a.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
When officers arrived, Thomas was found injured. He was taken to a Madison-area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office subsequently identified him as the victim.
Investigation Into the Madison Shooting
A forensic autopsy was completed on September 21, but officials have not yet released the official cause or manner of Thomas’ death. Additional testing remains underway.
As of the latest available reports, authorities had not announced an arrest or identified a suspect. Madison police and the medical examiner’s office continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case has left those who knew Thomas mourning his unexpected death. While details surrounding the shooting remain limited, his death has brought attention to the personal loss behind the ongoing investigation.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Skyler Thomas |
| Age | 36 |
| Residence | Racine, Wisconsin |
| Incident | Madison shooting |
| Location | North Sherman Avenue/NorthGate shopping center area |
| Date | September 20, 2026 |
| Time reported | About 1:45 a.m. |
| Outcome | Thomas later died at a hospital |
| Cause of death | Pending additional testing |
| Manner of death | Pending |
| Arrest/suspect | None publicly announced in latest reports |
| Investigation | Madison Police Department and Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office |
Accuracy note: Funeral arrangements, memorial information and additional biographical details about Thomas were not available in the sources reviewed.