Deon Sargent was an 11-year-old student and youth football player who was shot and killed on September 16, 2025, on Milwaukee’s northwest side near North 68th Street and West Silver Spring Drive. Known as Mister, he attended Andrew Douglas Middle School and played for the CLE Panthers; family and coaches remembered him as energetic, protective, and a natural leader who loved dancing and making TikTok videos.

Witnesses said a group of children had gathered near a bus stop shortly before a gunshot. Police and emergency personnel took Deon to Children’s Wisconsin, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities treated the incident as a robbery; prosecutors said a 13-year-old was arrested after communicating with an alleged accomplice about robbing Deon and the others, and that the older boy tried to take a firearm Deon had. Prosecutors say a struggle over the gun led to it discharging and striking Deon; the defense called the death a tragic accident. The 13-year-old was held in secure custody and proceeded against in juvenile court.

A vigil and balloon release were held near the scene as the community mourned. Does anyone who knew Deon or was in that area that evening have information that could help clarify what happened?