Dontrel Burnett, a 24-year-old from Milwaukee, was tragically killed on January 26, 2018, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The incident occurred near the intersection of Pilgrim Road and Megal Drive around 4:20 p.m. Burnett was driving with two passengers, one of whom was the ex-girlfriend of Demetrius Gordon, the man later charged with Burnett's murder.
According to the criminal complaint, Gordon, aged 23, had been following Burnett's vehicle, which raised concerns for the safety of
Burnett and his passengers. The situation escalated when Burnett exited the highway and stopped his car. As Burnett approached Gordon's vehicle, Gordon allegedly shot him multiple times, causing Burnett to run away before collapsing. Burnett was pronounced dead at the scene.
Demetrius Gordon was arrested on January 28, 2018, and charged with first-degree intentional homicide. The complaint revealed that Gordon had been tracking Burnett, who was driving Gordon's ex-girlfriend to work. This relationship dynamic and the recent breakup between Gordon and his ex-girlfriend were central to the motive behind the shooting.
Gordon's initial court appearance took place on January 29, 2018, where he was held on a $500,000 cash bond. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of personal disputes escalating into violence. Gordon's trial and subsequent legal proceedings were closely followed, with the community and Burnett's family seeking justice for the senseless loss of a young life.
