Rodney L. Rowsey, a 53-year-old Black man, was shot and killed in Milwaukee on December 19, 2017. Police responded to a call about 9:50 p.m. near 16th and Olive and found Rodney unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds. Milwaukee Fire Department personnel performed life-saving measures, but he died at the scene.

Early investigation details indicate the shooting began during a family argument at the home. Witnesses included the brothers’ mother and sister, who reportedly saw Shawn Rowsey chase Rodney through the house and shoot him several times after an argument escalated. Shawn was arrested and charged with first-degree reckless homicide and possession of a firearm by a felon; court filings describe prior firearm-related convictions and his claim that he was intoxicated and had no memory of the events.

The case devastated the Rowsey family. Does anyone have information about the incident, the location near 16th and Olive, or the family that could help clarify what happened that night?