MILWAUKEE — Two healthcare professionals who worked at Milwaukee Health Services have been killed by gun violence in less than six months, highlighting a devastating pattern affecting medical workers who serve the city's underserved communities.

Dr. Tito Izard, President and CEO of Milwaukee Health Services, said the organization has lost dental department employees, Dr. Akintunde Bowden and dental hygienist Kamonti McFarlane, to separate acts of gun violence.

"Yes, we lost two of our team members, but without a doubt, they dedicated their lives all the way to the end," Izard said.

In April, Dr. Bowden was killed after a confrontation with a neighbor over loud music. This past Monday, McFarlane was shot and killed in what officials called a domestic incident.

"In both cases, we had two

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