On a spring evening in Milwaukee, the life of 17-year-old Davonnie Turner Basey, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. On April 18, 2021, while walking down the 4700 block of Center Street, the young father found himself in the midst of a violent exchange. Occupants of cars nearby had begun shooting at each other, and in a cruel twist of fate, Davonnie was caught in the crossfire.
The gunfire that erupted on that street claimed his life, and he died at the scene.
Investigators with the Milwaukee Police Department believe that Davonnie was an unintended victim of a dispute that was not his own. It was a pleasant day, and numerous 911 calls flooded in, reporting the sound of gunshots that pierced the air. Despite the number of calls, initial information about the perpetrators was scarce, leaving a void in the immediate investigation. The community was left in shock, mourning the loss of a young life full of potential.
In the wake of the shooting, authorities reached out to the public for assistance, hoping for a tip that would lead them to the individuals responsible for Davonnie's death. A reward was offered for information that would result in an arrest. Despite these efforts, the search for suspects proved to be challenging. As of the latest available information, there have been no arrests made in connection with the death of Davonnie Turner Basey, and no suspects have been publicly identified. His case adds to the list of unsolved homicides in the city, leaving a family without answers and a community yearning for justice.
