Jeffrey Beamon, a 49-year-old resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, tragically lost his life on June 30, 2019. Beamon, who was a landlord, was fatally shot during a heated argument over an eviction at a multifamily home located on Milwaukee's north side. The incident occurred at a residence in the 3200 block of N. 28th St. According to reports, the argument involved numerous individuals, and during the confrontation, a woman called Cedric Turnbull Jr., an 18-year-old, to the scene.
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Turnbull's arrival, Beamon, who co-owned the home, approached him to inquire about his presence. Turnbull then pulled out a gun and shot Beamon, who was unarmed, in the neck and chest. Beamon died at the scene from his injuries. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office ruled his death a homicide.
Cedric Turnbull Jr. was subsequently charged with first-degree reckless homicide and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent. Turnbull had a prior conviction for robbery in 2017. He was held in the Milwaukee County Jail with bail set at $150,000. If convicted, Turnbull faces up to 70 years in prison.
The case has had a profound impact on Beamon's family, who described him as a hardworking and kind individual. His brother, Michael Beamon, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing that Jeffrey was a good person who did not deserve such a fate. The family continues to seek justice for Jeffrey Beamon as they navigate the legal proceedings and cope with their grief.
