Ava Allen, 17, was found shot to death on December 29, 2022, inside a vehicle parked near Fifth Avenue and Bay Heights Road in South Milwaukee. She was with her cousin, 18-year-old Jaelen Yracheta, who was also shot and pronounced dead at the scene after being discovered by Jaelen’s mother. Initial information indicates both teenagers were targeted.

Ava was a senior at Franklin High School who hoped to attend college. Jaelen was a student at Milwaukee Area Technical College intending to become a master electrician. A GoFundMe was created to help with funeral and memorial costs.

On January 10, 2023, police arrested 22-year-old Brandon J. Randall and charged him with two counts of first-degree intentional homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon. The criminal complaint alleges Randall arranged to buy marijuana from the victims and surveillance footage shows him entering the rear passenger side of the vehicle before multiple gunshots were heard. Bail was set at $500,000 and a court appearance was scheduled for January 25, 2023.

If anyone knew Ava or Jaelen or has information about what happened that night, please share what you know.