On the evening of April 10, 2022, Shannon Jovan Freeman, a 30-year-old Black male, was fatally shot at The Loaded Slate, a downtown Milwaukee bar. An argument that began inside the establishment escalated, tragically ending in Freeman's death. He was a father and worked as a chef at City Lights Brewing Company.
The incident unfolded when a dispute broke out between Freeman and another man.
According to reports and surveillance footage, as Freeman attempted to leave the bar, he was shot multiple times. Authorities later stated he sustained 14 gunshot wounds. The shooting prompted the eventual closure of The Loaded Slate.
Shortly after the incident, police arrested 24-year-old Adrew Terry in connection with the shooting. Terry was subsequently charged with first-degree intentional homicide. Court documents indicate that the altercation began with an angry gesture from Terry towards Freeman, who was dancing and singing. As Freeman turned to exit the establishment, Terry allegedly pulled out a gun and opened fire.
Family members remember Shannon Freeman as a proud father with a smile that could light up a room. His brother, Kewhan Freeman, expressed profound grief and shock, noting that his brother rarely went out, and this rare occasion ended in tragedy. He lamented the circumstances, questioning how the shooter was able to bring a weapon into the bar.
