Crime
Mother and Uncle Charged in Connection with Death of 6-Year-Old Daquell Collins in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Two individuals have been criminally charged in connection with the tragic shooting death of 6-year-old Daquell Collins, affectionately known as “King.”
The incident occurred on the evening of April 1, 2025, inside a residence near 51st and Hope Avenue in Milwaukee.
According to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, 21-year-old Quintell Collins, the child’s uncle, has been charged with second-degree reckless homicide, among other serious offenses.
The child’s mother, Daquela Collins, faces charges including child neglect resulting in death and straw purchasing of a firearm.
Milwaukee police and emergency medical services responded to a 911 call made by the boy’s grandmother shortly before 9:30 p.m.
The grandmother told dispatchers, “I think my grandson shot himself.” First responders attempted life-saving measures, but Daquell was pronounced dead at the scene.
Surveillance footage obtained from a neighboring residence captured two men fleeing the home moments after the shooting. Sirens can be heard in the footage as police units arrived.
One of the men was seen concealing an object under a garbage can in a nearby alley, which was later identified by police as a loaded 9mm handgun.
During the investigation, Daquela Collins told detectives that earlier that day she had received an Instagram video from her brother, Quintell Collins, while she was at her boyfriend’s house.
The video showed Quintell rapping and displaying two firearms with 6-year-old Daquell visible in the background, lying on a couch. Daquela admitted that one of the firearms belonged to her and that she told her brother via message to put it down.
She further acknowledged knowing that Quintell, a convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing firearms, and that she had seen him carry a gun on a daily basis.
Despite this, she did not leave her boyfriend’s house or take any steps to ensure her son’s safety.
Following the incident, authorities tracked Quintell Collins to a residence near 38th and Glendale on April 3. When officers approached, he fled in a black Jeep with no license plates, leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase spanning nearly four miles.
During the pursuit, he allegedly ran multiple red lights and stop signs, drove into oncoming traffic, and even drove onto a sidewalk.
At one point, Quintell circled back through the same neighborhood, where he reportedly threw money out of the vehicle’s window to a group of people who appeared to be cheering him on.
The chase ended after officers deployed stop sticks near 36th and 37th Streets, successfully disabling the vehicle. Quintell was taken into custody without further incident.
During a subsequent interview on April 4, Quintell reportedly provided multiple false statements to investigators, including claiming there were no firearms present in the home the night Daquell was shot.
This was contradicted by the Instagram video and witness testimony, including admissions from his grandmother.
Authorities noted that Quintell showed no remorse during the interview for the death of his nephew.
Quintell Collins has been charged with the following offenses.
He is considered a habitual criminal repeater and is being held on a $100,000 bond:
- Second-degree reckless homicide
- Child neglect resulting in death (as party to a crime)
- Possession of a firearm by a felon (two counts)
- Second-degree recklessly endangering safety
- Fleeing or eluding a police officer
- Obstructing an officer
Daquela Collins faces the following charges and is being held on a $10,000 bond:
- Child neglect resulting in death (as party to a crime)
- Straw purchase of a firearm
This case remains under active investigation by the Milwaukee Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office.
Authorities have not ruled out additional charges as they continue to review evidence and witness statements.
The tragic death of Daquell Collins has deeply affected the local community, with many mourning the loss of a young life that could have been prevented.
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.