On a Saturday evening in Milwaukee, the life of 42-year-old Terrell Arvell Steward, a Black/African American male, was brought to a tragic and abrupt end. On March 23, 2024, sometime before 8:00 p.m., Terrell was fatally shot inside his own apartment near 39th and Stark streets. When Milwaukee police responded to the scene, they found he had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead right there in his home.
The sudden violence left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him, and a lingering question of why this happened.
The news of Terrell's death sent shockwaves through his family. His sister, Leslie Steward, recounted the heart-wrenching moment when homicide detectives knocked on her door at 3 o'clock in the morning. They showed her a picture, and her world crumbled as she identified her "baby brother." Described as a "gift" by his nephew, Aerion Steward, Terrell was remembered as a family man, a father figure to his own two children and to Aerion. He was known as a "party animal" and a "huge jokester" who loved to dance, earning him the nickname "crazy legs." His family vehemently stated that he was not involved in any conflicts or gang-related activities, making his death all the more baffling and painful. A vigil was held on March 25, where family and friends gathered to mourn and share their memories of a man who was clearly cherished.
As the family grapples with their profound loss, the investigation into Terrell Steward's death continues. The Milwaukee Police Department is actively searching for the unknown suspect or suspects responsible for his murder. As of early April 2024, no arrests have been made, and a motive for the shooting has not been established. Terrell's nephew, Aerion, expressed his belief that the attack may have been targeted, noting that there were no signs of forced entry into his uncle's apartment. The family is left to navigate their grief while holding onto the hope that someone will come forward with information that will lead to an arrest and bring them a measure of justice. The Milwaukee Police Department and Crime Stoppers have urged anyone with information to come forward.
