In the summer of 2013, a burst of gunfire shattered the evening calm in a Southwest Huntsville neighborhood, forever altering the lives of two teenage boys and their families. On the evening of July 15th, Robert D'Ante Hewlett, a 16-year-old male, was with another teenager when they were both struck by bullets. The violent encounter left Hewlett dead and the other teen wounded, marking another tragic instance of gun violence in the city.
Emergency services responded to the scene of the shooting, and both victims were rushed to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Robert D'Ante Hewlett succumbed to his injuries. The surviving teenager was treated for their wounds. In the immediate aftermath, the Huntsville Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the death of the young man.
Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, including the specific location and what may have precipitated the violence, were not extensively publicized in the available online sources. Similarly, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the death of Robert D'Ante Hewlett has not been made publicly available in the years since the incident. The case has faded from public view with no subsequent news reports detailing any breakthroughs or the identification of those responsible for the shooting. The lack of available information suggests the investigation may have gone cold, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved justice for the family and friends of the young victim.
