On a Wednesday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the life of Anton R. Gillon, a 27-year-old Black / African American male, was tragically cut short. On September 28, 2016, Gillon was shot and killed outside a residence in the 1900 block of W. Fairmount Avenue, near Lincoln Park. The following day, police identified him as the victim of the homicide. Remembered fondly by friends and family who affectionately called him "Sauce," his death left a significant void in his community.
Gillon, a father
and a barber, was known for his outgoing personality. His funeral services were held on October 8, 2016, where loved ones gathered to mourn their loss. In the wake of the shooting, details about a motive or the circumstances leading to his death remained unclear.
The investigation into Anton R. Gillon's murder did not result in any immediate arrests, and no suspects were publicly identified. The lack of available information regarding any significant breakthroughs in the case suggests that it may remain an unsolved homicide. The community was left to grapple with the violent loss of a young man, with the quest for justice for "Sauce" continuing.
