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NBA champion gives back with youth basketball camp
Milwaukee native and three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney hosted his 10th annual youth basketball camp at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, partnering with Running Rebels.
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08-05-2025
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17-year-old charged with murder of Milwaukee Lutheran senior Donell Jones
A 17-year-old Milwaukee boy has been charged with felony murder-attempted armed robbery, accused of shooting and killing Donell Jones, also 17. Joseph A. Prado was charged last week by prosecutors in connection to the Easter Sunday killing of Jones, who was set to graduate from Milwaukee Lutheran High School later this month. Prado told detectives that he and another person attempted to rob Jones as he left a party on Milwaukee's north side when Prado fired off multiple shots, according to a criminal complaint. Milwaukee police responded April 20 shortly after 3 a.m. to the 3400 block of North 23rd Street, where they found Jones with a gunshot wound to the head and a gun laying beside him, the complaint said. Another victim, who was shot in the foot, told police that a party had just ended in the 3500 block of North 23rd Street and people were leaving when shots rang out. Police said they recovered 15 casings in the neighborhood. The casings were shot from four different guns, including the gun found next to Jones, according to the complaint. A witness at the scene told police he observed a man wearing white produce a gun and point it at someone before shots rang out, the complaint said. Prosecutors describe a shootout, captured in-part on nearby home surveillance cameras, between Jones and two people, with one of those people wearing a white hooded sweatshirt. On April 26, police were responding to an unrelated north side home when they observed Prado flee out the rear of the residence before being stopped by officers, the complaint said. Officers received permission to search the home by a resident, prosecutors said, when they found a "ghost gun" belonging to Prado that matched five of the casings found at the scene following forensic analysis, according to the complaint. During his interview with a detective, Prado said he was the person wearing a white hooded sweatshirt in the video and showed the detective a photo from his phone of him wearing the same thing while posing with firearms, the complaint said. Prado said after the party let out, his friend, only identified as "ManMan" in the complaint, observed a person with whom he had a prior disagreement with, according to the complaint. Prado said the person ran away with his friends but he and ManMan caught one person and attempted to rob them of all their property and clothing, the complaint said. Prado said he then heard someone shoot, and that is when he fired off several shots in response, according to the complaint. Prosecutors note in the complaint that Prado's description of events was consistent with video. When asked May 7 if Milwaukee police have made additional arrests, the department said it had no updates to share. Prado has been charged with three counts: felony murder-attempted armed robbery, attempted armed robbery and possession of a firearm by an adjudicated delinquent. He faces decades behind bars. He does not yet have a permanent attorney. Jones' mother says 'there's no winners' now that charges have been filed Jones' mother, Tawanda Staten, told the Journal Sentinel May 7 that her family was relieved an arrest was made and charges have been filed, but described it as a no-win situation. "I'm happy that my child's case is not a cold case and that they did find the person that took his life," she said. "And I pray for his family also, because there's no winners in this situation." Family, classmates and teammates gathered a vigil for Jones last month. The Milwaukee Lutheran senior, who enjoyed time with friends and video games, was planning on attending Northern Illinois University in the fall, where he planned to study medical science and was considering trying out for the football team, his mother said. Donell Jones, a senior at Milwaukee Lutheran High School, was shot and killed on Easter at about 3:09 a.m. He planned to go to Northern Illinois University and study medical science. "I couldn't ask of God for a better child," Staten said at the time. "I could sit here and go down the list with words, but he was just awesome, amazing." Jones' death was the 30th reported homicide this year in Milwaukee. According to police, as of May 6, the city has seen 42 homicides this year, which is an uptick from 2024, when 32 homicides had occurred at this point in the year. May 9 will be an emotional day for family and friends of Jones as he will be laid to rest. "It's hard pill to swallow," Staten said. "But we want justice; we'll be at every court date." David Clarey contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 17-year-old charged with murder of Milwaukee Lutheran senior
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22-04-2025
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Family, classmates remember Milwaukee Lutheran senior, shot and killed on Easter
With family, classmates, teammates and community surrounding her, a heartbroken mother remembered her son at an April 21 vigil. A balloon release was held for Donell Jones, who was killed in the middle of the night on Easter. The senior at Milwaukee Lutheran High School was one of two shot that night, as Milwaukee police said they continue to seek an unknown suspect. "I couldn't ask of God for a better child," said his mother, Tawanda Staten. "I could sit here and go down the list with words, but he was just awesome, amazing." The Easter shooting of Jones occurred at about 3:09 a.m. on the 3400 block of North 23rd Street, the Milwaukee Police Department said in an initial news release. A second victim, 20, was also shot and taken to a hospital for treatment. Jones' mother said her son had gone out to a party the night of his shooting and someone attempted to rob him. After graduating, Jones intended to go to Northern Illinois University, where he planned to study medical science and was considering trying out for the football team, his mother said. Her son worked as a cashier at Metro Market and enjoyed spending time with his friends or playing video games. "I just love him and he's going to be well missed by the world," Staten said. With students at Milwaukee Lutheran High School still on Easter holiday break, Jones' classmates spent the day off at the brief vigil, along with school staff. Jamarion Stanton, a senior at the school, said students were saddened by the shooting. He and Jones didn't know each other well, but they would talk whenever they saw each other in the hallway and played football together for two years. "You never thought something like this could happen right before he graduates," Stanton said. The high school is large, but close knit, said Marshall Newble, a pastor and teacher of religion and math. While he didn't teach Jones, he said it was important to show love and support to the boy's family. "It's a tragedy," Newble said. "It happens just way too much." Before the balloon release, the Rev. Gregory Gross prayed for the family and criticized violence in the city. Jones' cousin, Rose Marshall, read a letter, describing feeling "a mix of anger and sorrow." "My cousin should still be here sharing laughter, dreams and more. That will never be replaced," she said. "No one should have to endure the heartbreak of losing a loved one to violence." Jones' death was the 30th reported homicide this year, according to Milwaukee Police Department data. That's one more than this at this time a year ago, and a 29% decline from this time in 2023. Milwaukee police are asking anyone with information to contact the department at 414-935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips. David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at dclarey@ This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Family remember Milwaukee Lutheran senior, shot on Easter in Milwaukee
