Ricky Darnell Bond, 42, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of July 27, 2022, near 17th and Hadley in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death at the scene.

Bond owned and operated White’s Barbershop on Hopkins and was described by clients and colleagues as a mentor and community leader who encouraged others to avoid violence. Coworkers credited him with providing opportunities that helped them turn their lives around. His death left a significant void, and community members have discussed memorializing his barber chair to honor his legacy.

The Milwaukee police investigation remained open with no suspects publicly identified and no arrests announced. If anyone knew Ricky, his routines, or saw activity near 17th and Hadley that morning, please share what was seen or heard.