In the late hours of May 18, 2023, the life of 35-year-old Antwon Rhodes, a Black/African American male, was cut short by gunfire in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis. The fatal incident occurred inside a residence near the intersection of 69th Street and National Avenue, prompting a significant police response just before midnight.
Officers from the West Allis Police Department arrived at the scene to find Rhodes deceased from gunshot wounds.
The initial 911 call that alerted authorities to the shooting was reportedly made by a 28-year-old woman. In a significant turn of events, this same woman later turned herself in to the police in connection with the fatal shooting.
Authorities confirmed that the woman was taken into custody and that she and Rhodes were known to each other. While the police have not publicly disclosed the specific nature of their relationship or the circumstances that led to the shooting, the investigation into Rhodes' death remains ongoing. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office officially identified Rhodes as the victim. Anyone with information regarding the incident has been asked to contact the West Allis Police Department.
