A family argument in Milwaukee on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, ended with Ricardo Perkins shot and later dying of a gunshot wound to the head. Ricardo Perkins, 40, was involved in a heated dispute with his 22-year-old son, Rayshawn Perkins, near 99th and Appleton. Witnesses said several people tried to separate them; after an initial separation, Rayshawn reemerged from the house, ran along the side, confronted his father and—according to a witness—said he was tired of this before firing a single shot.

Ricardo was carrying a handgun in his waistband but did not have it in hand when he was struck. Bystanders removed the firearm from Rayshawn and called for help. Ricardo was found in the back of the residence, taken to hospital shortly before 2 p.m., and was declared dead just after 6:30 p.m. An autopsy attributed the death to the gunshot wound to the head. Rayshawn Perkins was arrested at the scene, charged with first-degree reckless homicide, later pleaded guilty to second-degree reckless homicide and received a 13-year prison term followed by eight years of extended supervision.

Did anyone in Milwaukee know the Perkins family or witness that afternoon near 99th and Appleton who can add details?