Donell Jones, a 17-year-old senior at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, was fatally shot shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, near North 23rd Street and West Townsend Street after leaving a party. Jones, a running back who had been accepted to Northern Illinois University to study medical science, was taken to a hospital and died of a gunshot wound to the head. A second person was wounded and survived.

Investigators concluded the shooting was tied to an attempted robbery as people left the gathering. According to the criminal complaint, Joseph A. Prado and another person pursued members of the group after noticing someone connected to a prior disagreement. Prado reportedly admitted pointing a firearm and then firing after hearing gunshots; surveillance footage was said to match key parts of his account. A firearm was found nearby, though reports did not establish ownership.

Prado was charged in May 2025 with felony murder connected to attempted armed robbery and related counts; the case later resolved by guilty pleas. Family, classmates and teammates held vigils and memorials while grieving a young man whose plans for college and a medical career were cut short. If anyone knew Donell or has information about that night, please share what you can.