INVESTIGATION: 2015 Gun Homicide Cases With Arrests in Milwaukee

On Monday, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn once again blamed the Wisconsin Concealed Carry Permit Law for his city’s skyrocketing gun violence.

These are the following cases the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has listed for 2015 homicides committed with a firearm in which an arrest was made. Of the 125 gun homicides, police only made arrests in 49 cases – 44 of which meet the criteria for homicides.

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Each one was investigated to see if they could have potentially been committed by WI concealed carry permit holders.

CONCLUSION: 

  • 15 of the suspects arrested in these murders were under the minimum age requirement for a concealed carry permit in the State of Wisconsin
  • 22 of the suspects were felons illegally in possession of a firearm
  • 2 were ruled self-defense
  • 2 were ruled justified self-defense
  • 4 could possibly have been committed by a concealed carry permit holder

Here are my findings:

*Jan. 2, 2015 – Jeffrey White & Michael L. Taylor

Antwon Laurel Jones, 34, Bobbie White, 23, and his brother Jeffrey White, 24, attempted to rob Michael L. Taylor, 26, inside Taylor’s home on Jan. 2 in the 3100 block of N. Richards St.

Taylor and Jeffrey White both died and Jones was wounded during the robbery (investigators speculate they exchanged gunfire with Taylor).

Jones and Bobbie White were each charged with two counts of felony murder and Jones is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, according to the complaint.

Jones, a convicted felon, went to a jury trial where he was found guilty on two counts of Felony Murder-While Committing Armed Robbery and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

White, who has a prior felony conviction of Robbery with Use of Force, pleaded guilty to Attempt Robbery with Use of Force.

Jan. 4, 2015 – Jahara S. Kennedy

20-year-old Jahara S. Kennedy was celebrating her sister’s birthday at the Days Inn, 1840 N. 6th St. in Milwaukee when a group of men tried to rob them. Kennedy was shot and killed during the attempted robbery.

Charlie D. Johnson, 17, and Ricky Ray Allen, Jr., 19, both pleaded guilty to one count of Felony Murder – While committing Armed Robbery.

Jan. 4, 2015 – Nevelo Smith

Initially charged with multiple counts including first-degree intentional homicide, first-degree sexual assault of a child, armed robbery, kidnapping and substantial battery in the death of Nevelo C. Smith, 30, 19-year-old Markell L. Greer pleaded guilty to a lesser sentence of first-degree reckless homicide, second-degree sexual assault of a child and three counts of false imprisonment.

Jan. 14, 2015 – Vonnae R. Whitaker

Jarvell Little, 17, is accused of killing Vonnae R. Whitaker, 19, and wounding a 15-year-boy on Jan. 13 in the 5600 block of N. 91st St.

Dante K. Bell, also 17, is charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in connection with the shooting.

Charges against Little include first-degree reckless homicide-use of a dangerous weapon, first-degree reckless injury-use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a short-barreled rifle.

Jan. 26, 2015 – Leroy Smith III 

Leroy Smith, 23, was shot and killed by his 18-year-old brother Dennis J. Jackson.

Jackson was found guilty of Homicide by Negligent Handling of Dangerous Weapon/Explosive.

Feb. 8, 2015 – Latrail C. Ball

Latrail Ball, 26, was killed in a drive-by shooting, allegedly by a member of a notorious Milwaukee gang on Feb. 8, 2015.

Christopher Ross, 26, who police say was a member of the Wild 100s gang, was found guilty of 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide, 1st-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, and a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

March 7, 2015 – Ericka M. Walker

18-year-old Jovan T. Mull — who already was charged with shooting a woman during a separate armed robbery — was arrested while driving a stolen car, charged, and found guilty of first-degree reckless homicide in the killing of Ericka Walker, 19.

March 9, 2015 – Rumeal R. Meatheney

23-year-old Rumeal R. Meatheney was outside of a friend’s duplex for a barbecue when witnesses say his friend and Robbie L. Fields, 34, began arguing and gunfire erupted.

Fields, who has a lengthy criminal record including several counts of Possession of a Firearm Contrary to Injunction, Substantial Battery, and felony bail-jumping, was found guilty of 1st Degree Reckless Homicide.

March 11, 2015 – Richard T. King

Larry L. Jackson, 30, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide and being a felon in possession of a firearm in the shooting death of Richard T. King.

Jackson went to trial where he was found guilty of 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide and Possession of Firearm by Felon.

*March 21, 2015 – Kenneth E. Whatley

FOX6 Milwaukee reports:

29-year-old Kenneth Whatley of Milwaukee was fatally shot in the neighborhood near 37th and Villard just after midnight Saturday, March 21st.

Officials say Whatley was shot during an altercation shortly before midnight outside of the “C-Notes Sports Lounge.” He died at the scene.

The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office ruled the fatal shooting justifiable self-defense.

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*April 4, 2015 – Matthew J. Andler 

27-year-old Matthew J. Andler was killed when he and a friend purchased drugs from two Milwaukee men.

17-year-old Lonnie B. Jones was found guilty of 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide and 26-year-old DeAir C. Brounson pled guilty to Attempted Armed Robbery with Use of Force.

*April 5, 2015 – Aaron M. Harmon & Jeremey T. Green

Sir D. Leblanc, 24, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide-party to a crime and use of a dangerous weapon in the death of Jeremy T. Green, 33, The shootout involved half a dozen men outside a north side tavern early April 5 at Comments Lounge, 5219 W. Hampton Ave.

Aaron M. Harmon, 24, who was with a group of men engaged in a firefight with Leblanc, Green and another man, also was killed, the complaint says.

It was initially believed that Harmon and Green fatally shot each other following an altercation inside the bar.

However, it was later determined that a 9mm handgun recovered from Harmon was not fired during the incident, according to the complaint.

The video then shows Leblanc pulling out a handgun from his sweat shirt pocket and firing at Harmon’s group, including one gunshot that coincides with Green reacting as if he was shot in the back and collapsing.

Both Green, who was shot in the back and left thigh, and Harmon, who was shot in the neck and forearm, died at the scene, where investigators recovered 25 bullet casings.

Leblanc was found guilty of 2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety.

April 12, 2015 – Willie L. Woods Jr.

45-year-old Eugene L. Patterson, 22-year-old Willie L. Woods Jr., and three other friends were drinking beer at a barbecue in the 8900 block of N. Swan Road when witnesses say Woods, drunk and belligerent, got in Patterson’s face, “mumbling negative and threatening things”. Patterson drew a snub-nosed revolver from his pocket and shot Woods in the chest.

Because of his conviction on a 1995 burglary charge, Patterson could not legally possess a firearm. Patterson was found guilty of 1st-Degree Reckless homicide and the charge of Felon in Possession of a Firearm was dismissed.

April 14, 2015 – Michael C. Powell-Gray

A pair of brothers, Aaron Jones, 26, and Aric D. Jones, 24, were each charged with second-degree intentional homicide as a party to a crime in the death of Michael Conte Powell-Gray. Aric Jones, who has a juvenile conviction for hit-and-run causing death, was additionally charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal reports:

In an interview with detectives, Aric Jones said he knew he would get in trouble for the gun because it was not registered to him. He said he bought it off the street for $400.

During the same interview, Aric Jones was asked if he was not home and his brother was not in the house, why he didn’t call police first.

Aric Jones paused and said that was a good question. He then told detectives he wanted to make sure there was someone in his house and that he “didn’t mean to” kill Powell-Gray.

Investigators said their review of the scene showed bullet damage in various parts of house, which led them to believe the brothers probably chased Powell-Gray, firing multiple shots before cornering or finding Powell-Gray inside a bathroom and shooting him in the chest.

Aric D. Jones pleaded guilty to Homicide by Negligent Handling of Dangerous Weapon/Explosive and the charge of Possession of Firearm by Felon was dismissed.
Aaron Jones pleaded No Contest to one count of Adjudged Delinquent Possess Firearm and found guilty and the charge of 2nd-Degree Intentional Homicide was dismissed on the prosecutor’s motion.

April 19, 2015 – Luis J. Lopez-Rosario

FOX6 News reported:

Investigators say the victim, 29-year-old Luis Lopez-Rosario, was shot and killed near 13th and Holt around 3 a.m. An SUV was found crashed into a building at the scene — and a witness tells FOX6 News he heard what may have been a gunshot just before the crash.

“I heard what could have been a gunshot. I’m not sure. Could have been a tire blown out — and I heard a loud crash. It was real loud. I didn`t know what it was, to be honest with you. I just heard a loud smash,” Martin Winiarski said.

Officials made an arrest but no suspects have been charged in this case.

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April 20, 2015 – Randall R. Radtke Jr.

Andrew M. Scholz, 30, was charged with first-degree intentional homicide by use of a dangerous weapon and felon in possession of a firearm in the execution-style shooting death of 25-year-old Randall R. Radtke.

Claytin E. Krimmer, 32, drove with Scholz, Radtke, and a female companion to Waukesha to visit a friend.

On the way back to Milwaukee, Krimmer again was driving, with Radtke in the front passenger seat and Scholz sitting behind Radtke. A woman also was in the car.

Scholz and Radtke were arguing, and Scholz held a gun to Radtke’s head, Krimmer told police.

As Krimmer drove on I-894, possibly near Loomis Road, Scholz shot Radtke, the complaint says, adding that Krimmer pulled off the freeway on the city’s south side, near S. 9th St. and W. Hayes Ave., and they pushed Radtke’s body out of the car.

Scholtz was found guilty of 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide and one felony count of Possession of Firearm by Felon at a jury trial.

Krimmer was also found guilty of Harboring/Aiding a Felon. Nine days after the murder, he was also arrested and charged with one felony count of Possession of Narcotic Drugs and Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal 4th+).

May 1, 2015 – Montrell Burdine & Damario Jones

Shortly after 1 a.m. on May 1, 2015, a family dispute turned into a shootout on the city’s north side that left two men dead and three wounded in the 3700 block of N. 37th St.

27-year-old Mario Lovert Granville was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide, three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

His brother, 24-year-old Devon L. Loggins, was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide, three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to criminal complaints, approximately 40 people were in the area when the fight started between Loggins and Jones.

Family members said their fight stemmed from an earlier incident in which Loggins punched Jones’ father, who is dating Loggins’ mother, the complaint says.

One witness told police said she saw Granville pointing what appeared to be a gun and firing about 8 times, adding that “she could hear the sound of the gun being fired and see the recoil on the gun causing Granville’s arm to move.”

Another witness told police that he saw Granville chasing Burdine while holding a gun in his hand and yelling, “I’m gonna kill em.”

All charges against Granville were dismissed.

Loggins, who pleaded guilty to Possession of Firearm by Felon in 2010, went to trial and was found guilty of two counts of first-degree reckless homicide, three counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.

May 13, 2015 – Tammara S. Battle

19-year-old Darius D. Morehead was charged with first-degree reckless homicide in the shooting death of 32-year-old Tammara S. Battle.

Battle owned a clothing store in the 4900 block of N. 31st St. and was caught in the crossfire between her landlord and a group of her customers which included Morehead who were outside her store.

The owner of the building told them (the customers) to leave and at one point threatened the group with a gun, saying he was “going to air this (car) out like Swiss cheese,” according to one of the witnesses. The owner later told police he had only responded to a disturbance at his building and then told those involved to calm down or leave.

Minutes later, the scene erupted in gunfire. Battle was found shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.

One of the witnesses who had been arguing with Battle’s landlord told police that Morehead had been hiding in the bushes and fired his gun toward the building, toward Battle.

If convicted, Morehead faced a maximum sentence of 60 years in prison, however, the 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide charge against Morehead was dismissed on the court’s motion.

May 15, 2015 – Kendrai T.L. Walker

Three men were arrested and charged in connection with shooting death of Kendrai Walker and with firing upon a vigil in his memory — a crime that wounded five people, including Walker’s mother.

Walker, just 18 years old, was shot and killed in an alley near his family’s home on N. 28th and W. Burleigh streets.

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The next day, what originally was planned as a birthday barbecue for Walker’s mother, Debra Hopkins, turned into a vigil. Walker’s family had placed their balloons and started lighting candles when gunfire erupted.

“It was just raining bullets everywhere,” Hopkins told the Journal Sentinel from her hospital bed. “It was like they were in the trees.”

She was hit in both legs.

Police arrested Brian K. Echols, 35, and George Eskridge, 27, after officers found a 20-gauge shotgun, a 9mm pistol loaded with .38-caliber ammunition and a loaded revolver in their vehicle during a routine traffic stop one day after the vigil.

Echols, of Milwaukee, who has a prior conviction of attempted murder in Cook County, Ill., was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Eskridge, of Des Moines, Iowa, was charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety and two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He has a prior conviction of second-degree robbery in Johnson County, Iowa.

Witnesses to the shooting also implicated Lonell Echols, 38, in the crime. He pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless endangerment of safety and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

George Eskridge pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless endangerment of safety, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and another count ofPossession of Firearm by Felon was dismissed.

Brian Echols pleaded guilty to one count of Possession of Firearm by Felon.

NONE OF THE MEN WERE CHARGED WITH or CONVICTED OF HOMICIDE.

May 26, 2015 – Ricky Sanders

23-year-old Ricky Sanders was shot and killed inside his vehicle shortly before 2 a.m. in the 2400 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave. near W. Cypress St. in Milwaukee.

43-year-old Darnell D. Walker, who has a lengthy record, pleaded guilty to Homicide by Negligent Handling of Dangerous Weapon/Explosive.

May 28, 2015 – Tony Bouravanh

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal reports:

A Milwaukee man adjudicated delinquent for felony murder in 2003 was charged Monday in the fatal shooting of a man he said tried to rip him off in a marijuana deal, according to a criminal complaint.

Juan Miguel Sandoval, 28, is charged with first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon —both as a habitual criminal — in the May 28 shooting death of Tony Bouravanh, 27.

Sandoval was adjudicated delinquent in 2003 for being party to the crime of felony murder, according to the complaint but does not provide details on that offense.

On Aug. 28, 2013, he was convicted of being an adjudicated delinquent in possession of a firearm and sentenced to a year in prison and 24 months of extended supervision, according to the complaint and state court records.

Sandocal, whose record includes battery, disorderly conduct, bail jumping, and criminal damage to property, pleaded guilty to one count of 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide.

June 13, 2015 – Rahkei Washington

19-year-old Rahkei R. Washington was shot as he sat in the passenger seat of a vehicle on the 6200 block of W. Villard Ave., in Milwaukee.

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal:

Milwaukee police announced Monday in a news release that a suspect had been arrested, but the person was not identified.

No suspects have been charged in this case.

*June 25, 2015 – Jay Ro

48-year-old Jay Ro was a Burmese immigrant killed in front of his family during a robbery in his home.

The Journal-Sentinal reports:

Ro and his wife, Ca Na, were in their kitchen preparing a breakfast at their home in the 1500 block of N. 30th St. on June 25 when their 11-year-old son walked into the room — with a stranger, holding a gun against the boy’s neck.

The boy later told police he answered the doorbell and asked the man outside, “Who are you?”

The man replied, “I fix the house.”

The boy opened the door and the man grabbed him, pressing a gun against the boy’s chest. A second man followed them into the house.

While attempting to get his son out of danger, Ro was shot dead by the armed robber.

The suspect and his accomplice ran back to the SUV and drove away.

21-year-old Mickey Singarath pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder.

Singarath told police he gave his accomplice the murder weapon when he dropped him off on W. Galena St. between N. 30th and 40th streets. Milwaukee police were still seeking the second suspect in July, 2015.

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July 2, 2015 – Calvin O. Nutt 

Calvin O. Nutt, 47, was shot and killed when he and his brother got out of their vehicle to argue with occupants in another vehicle. Gunfire rang out, leaving Calvin dead and his brother wounded. Two suspects with prior arrest histories ranging from theft to drug possession were arrested.

Antonio Lavelle Smith entered a guilty plea to one count of Homicide by Negligent Handling of Dangerous Weapon/Explosive in this case.

July 3, 2015 – Tariq Akbar

14-year-old Tariq Akbar was shot to death as he and his friends watched the annual fireworks on Milwaukee’s lakefront. Police say the shooting stemmed from an online fight about a girl — a dispute the young victim had not been a part of.

15-year-old Matthew McMillan was arrested and charged as an adult with first-degree reckless homicide.

July 4, 2015 – Clayton L. Mosley

Clayton L. Mosley, 23, was shot and killed during the Fourth of July holiday. Milwaukee police have arrested a convicted felon in connection with the shooting.

At his trial, 24-year-old Cortney M. McBride was found guilty of 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

July 4, 2015 – Mario M. Dancer

31-year-old Mario M. Dancer was shot and killed outside a house party in the 8100 block of W. Glen Ave. by two brothers, according to a criminal complaint.

Roderick R. Leblanc, 21, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide and the use of a dangerous weapon. His brother, Dumar Dominque Leblanc, 25, was charged with battery/threat to a witness for allegedly threatening to kill a witness if the man told police who shot the victim.

Roderick went to trial and was found guilty of 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide. Dumar, who had a prior conviction for armed robbery with threat of force in 2007, pleaded guilty to one count of Battery or Threat to Witnesses.

July 7, 2015 – Victor O. Burgos-Rosario & Wilbert Suarez-Otero 

Victor O. Burgos-Rosario, 29, and Wilbert Suarez-Otero, 30, were found shot to death on a south side street after they reportedly tried to rob Curtis J. Wilke, 21, of his cocaine.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinal reports:

Burgos-Rosario received a call from Suarez-Otero, who wanted to purchase cocaine from him.

Burgos-Rosario said he did not have any cocaine but that they could get some from Wilke. The two men met at Suarez-Otero’s home in the 500 block of W. Arthur Ave., where they ordered the cocaine from Wilke.

While waiting for Wilke, the two men decided to rob him and one of them armed himself with a knife.

When Wilke arrived, the two men entered his black 1999 Chevrolet Suburban, which was captured on surveillance video shortly before 5 a.m. pulling away from where the men were found dead.

Burgos-Rosario was shot in the head and had a pair of kitchen-style scissors in the front, left pocket of his shorts. Suarez-Otero was shot in the head and chest and had a fixed-blade kitchen-style knife concealed in the lower back of his underwear.

Wilke was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless homicide and Possession of Firearm by Felon and was found not guilty at his trial.

July 8, 2015 – Giovonnie Cameron

After a day of searching, Milwaukee police announced they had taken a 13-year-old boy into custody in the shooting death of Giovonnie Cameron, who was also just 13 years old. Officers arrested the unnamed suspect in the 5600 block of N. 67th St.

July 11, 2015 – Eddie S. Powe & Breanna M. Eskridge

Eddie S. Powe, 35, was found shot to death in the 2600 block of W. Port Sunlight Way, and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Four people were charged with conspiring to kill John Spivey, who witnessed Eddie Powe’s murder.

The suspects went so far as to pay the bail of Spivey, who was locked up on unrelated charges, and were waiting outside the jail to grab him, but district attorney investigators got to him first, according to the criminal complaint.

Antonio “Tone” Smith, Lorenzo Beaton, Shantrell “Peanut” Lyons and Shaheem M. Smith were all charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree intentional homicide. Antonio Smith and Lyons also are charged with drug counts and Beaton, the alleged “triggerman,” faces gun counts.

Another witness to the homicide, Powe’s girlfriend Breanna Eskridge, 17, was slain eight days after Powe’s death.

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Smith pleaded not guilty to killing Powe and is set for trial in March. His attorney, Dan Sanders, said Thursday he appeared with Smith on the new charges but had not been shown any discovery evidence yet and had no comment.

According to the criminal complaint, the new case arises out of the killing of the 35-year-old Powe on July 11 in the 2600 block of W. Port Sunlight Way. As paramedics tried to save him, Powe told police he was shot by “Tone,” Smith’s street nickname. Powe died of six gunshot wounds.

Spivey, who was at the scene, said Smith and Powe were arguing when Smith pulled a gun and shot Powe three times at close range and shot him three more times as he tried to flee. Smith, who also goes by the nickname “Hitman,” then casually walked to a minivan, got in and drove away, according to the complaint.

Eskridge also witnessed the shooting and held Powe after he was gunned down. A little more than a week later, she was dead. Her mother told police a love triangle was to blame for the slayings. Powe first dated Lyons and later Eskridge. Lyons then began dating Smith and is pregnant with his child, the complaint says.

Smith was arrested and charged in Powe’s murder.

Smith is facing charges including 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide, Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer, and seven counts of Possession of Firearm by Felon.

July 24, 2015 – Frederick C. Martin

Fredrick Martin, 24, was shot and killed at a gas station at N. 9th and W. Center Sts.

Michael Williams was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless homicide, as a party to a crime, and being a felon with a gun. Tony Charles Madison, 32, was also charged for harboring/aiding Williams, a felon.

Williams was found guilty of 1st-Degree Reckless Homicide and being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm at his jury trial.

July 26, 2015 – Jayson J. Earl

Prosecutors said the shooting death of 30-year-old Jayson Earl was a case of self-defense.

Earl was shot and killed following an altercation outside a bar in the 1200 block of W. Cherry St. and taken to a hospital by a third party where he died from his injuries.

The man suspected of shooting him, Augusta A. Walton, 34, was charged on July 31 with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

July 29, 2015 – Montravis D. Johnson

According to a criminal complaint, Nathan Binns, 17, of Milwaukee shot and killed Montravis D. Johnson, who was “flashing money” near his Lexus in an attempt to rob him. Dale Sonterrius Hall, 18, has also been charged as Binns’ accomplice on the night of the shooting.

Aug. 8, 2015 – Omar Perdomo

Omar Perdomo, 30, was found shot dead on Milwaukee’s south side, near S. 18th St. and W. Lincoln Ave. What police had originally been investigating as a suicide, is now being treated as a homicide.

Milwaukee Police announced they had taken a 31-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man, both from Milwaukee, into custody, without elaborating on the circumstances.

No suspects have been charged in connection with this homicide.

Aug. 9, 2015 – Deairius S. Anderson

Milwaukee Police officers discovered Deairius S. Anderson, 24, of Milwaukee shot inside a vehicle on the 2800 block of N. 49th St. about 3:20 a.m.

A 24-year-old female acquaintance of Anderson’s was arrested at the scene and charges against her were pending.

No suspects have been charged in connection with this homicide.

*Aug. 21, 2015 – Luis A. Santiago

34-year-old Luis A. Santiago was discovered fatally shot in the 1400 block of S. 31st St., and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.

Police arrested three men in connection with the case – Jason R. Loera, 19, pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide, Alexander Johnson, 23, also pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Reckless Homicide, and two counts of Harboring/Aiding a Felon-Falsify Info (A/B/C/D) were dismissed for Leonard Paul Johnson, 27.

Aug. 22, 2015 – Gabriel Velazquez

Gabriel Velazquez was killed as he attempted to run over two people he was arguing with outside a tavern on W. Scott St.

Police released surveillance video of the suspects, but no charges have been made in connection with this case.

Sept. 9, 2015 – Marqui D. Hogan

Marqui Hogan was shot shortly before 4 p.m. in the 1100 block of W. Atkinson Ave.

Hogan had just left a nearby business when another man pulled up in a car and began fighting with him, according to the release.

After Hogan was shot, the other man returned to the car and fled.

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The Journal-Sentinal lists Scott Fitzgerald Ferguson Jr. as the suspect arrested and charged in this murder, however, I cannot find evidence of those charges in the system.

Sept. 14, 2015 – Lajuan K. Lipsey

According to a criminal complaint, Stephan L. Johnson, 19, was charged with first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon in the death of Lajuan K. Lipsey, 21.

*Sept. 27, 2015 – Timothy E. Robinson

According to news sources:

The Milwaukee County district attorney’s office has ruled that the killing of a Milwaukee man in September was committed in justifiable self-defense, Milwaukee police said Tuesday. Timothy E. Robinson, 33, was shot during an altercation about 10:45 p.m. Sept. 27 in the 2400 block of W. Chambers St., police said.

A 36-year-old man who remained at the scene was arrested in the shooting. A news release from Milwaukee police announcing the district attorney’s office decision provided no additional details.

Oct. 20, 2015 – Michael R. Schoos

22-year-old Shaquille M. Walker was charged with felony murder in a home invasion robbery that took the life of 54-year-old Michael Schoos. Walker told detectives he took part in the home invasion and provided the gun used during the robbery.

Walker pleaded guilty to Felony Murder and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm was dismissed by the court.

Nov. 8, 2015 – Dominique M. Jordan

Romello Anderson, 20, and Breon K. Williams, 19, were each charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide as party to a crime in the death of Dominique Montrell Jordan. They also both are charged as parties to the crime of first-degree recklessly endangering safety for a shot that hit 22-year-old Danae Hill.

Nov. 14, 2015 – Colin T. Alexander

Colin T. Alexander was found to have been fatally shot in the 4600 block of W. Burleigh St., and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner ruled his death a homicide.

In a jury trial, Johnnie Lee Tucker was found guilty of 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide, Aggravated Battery-Intend GreatBod. Harm, and Possession of Firearm by Felon.

Dec. 12, 2015 – Rodney L. Jones

According to news sources:

Milwaukee County prosecutors determined that the fatal shooting of a 42-year-old man by his brother was a case of self-defense. Rodney Jones, was engaged in a “physical argument” with a family member at Henry‘s & Bobbie’s BungalowRestaurant at N. 14th St. and W. Keefe Ave. when his 36-year-old brother, the restaurant’s manager, shot him about 7:35 p.m. Dec. 12, Milwaukee police said. The brother remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities. Jones had been trying to get in the restaurant after having a “run-in” with police earlier.

CONCLUSION: 

  • 15 of the suspects arrested in these murders were under the minimum age requirement for a concealed carry permit in the State of Wisconsin
  • 22 of the suspects were felons illegally in possession of a firearm
  • 2 were ruled self-defense
  • 2 were ruled justified self-defense
  • 4 could possibly have been committed by a concealed carry permit holder

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