Crime
6-Year-Old Child Killed After Shooting on Milwaukee Northwest Side
MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee police have taken three individuals into custody in connection with the tragic shooting death of a 6-year-old boy on Tuesday night, April 1, 2025. The child, identified by family members as Da’quel Collins, was killed just two days before his seventh birthday.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire around 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of North 51st Boulevard, located on the city’s northwest side near the Academy of Excellence – North Campus.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Collins suffering from gunshot injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police announced on Friday that three individuals had been arrested in connection with the shooting: a 21-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman, and a 26-year-old woman.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, and authorities have not yet specified the role each suspect may have played.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office will review the case and determine formal charges.
Family, friends, and community members gathered Friday evening to hold a vigil in memory of Da’quel, honoring his short life with candles, prayers, and balloons.
The tragedy has deeply shaken the community and reignited concerns about gun safety and violence involving children.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued a statement following the incident:
“I am enormously saddened by the death of the six-year-old last evening. I offer my condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragedy. Let’s be clear, guns must never be used or left unattended around children. Adults must take every precaution to protect young people, and that includes locking guns, storing firearms safely, and always keeping weapons out of the reach of children. I know police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, and I am hopeful the appropriate people will be held to account.”
Authorities continue to investigate the full circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Milwaukee Police or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.