Rashad Buggs-Barnett, a 23-year-old resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on April 11, 2020. The circumstances surrounding his death were linked to a botched drug transaction. According to reports, Buggs-Barnett was involved in a meeting to sell marijuana when the situation escalated into violence. The incident occurred on the 500 block of West Wright Street, where Buggs-Barnett met with Kemonta Mills, a 17-year-old, and another juvenile.
During the transaction,
Mills and his accomplice attempted to rob Buggs-Barnett at gunpoint. In response, Buggs-Barnett drew his own firearm. A struggle ensued, during which Mills managed to seize Buggs-Barnett's gun. As Buggs-Barnett tried to flee the scene in his vehicle, Mills fired multiple shots at the car, one of which struck Buggs-Barnett. This caused him to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a building.
Following the incident, Kemonta Mills was charged as an adult with first-degree reckless homicide. The criminal complaint detailed the events leading up to the shooting, highlighting the attempted robbery and the subsequent exchange of gunfire. Mills was taken into custody, and his bail was set at $200,000.
The case of Rashad Buggs-Barnett's death underscores the dangers associated with illegal drug transactions and the potential for violence in such situations. The investigation into his death revealed the tragic consequences of a failed robbery attempt, leading to the loss of a young life and the legal repercussions for those involved.
