Three teenagers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are now facing serious charges after what authorities described as a “wild west-style shootout” that left two young people dead and several others injured outside a party at a strip mall.
The tragic event has drawn widespread attention due to the chaotic gunfire, the young ages of those involved, and the heartbreaking loss of a promising college student.
What Happened on June 20?
According to the Milwaukee Police Department and a newly released criminal complaint, the shooting took place at around 11 p.m. on June 20 at 8223 W. Brown Deer Road — the site of a party being held in a strip mall.
When officers arrived, they found 19-year-old Bre’nee Veasley suffering from a gunshot wound to her abdomen. Despite emergency efforts, she was pronounced dead. Another victim, 17-year-old Kingston Liphford, also died from his injuries. Three others — ages 14, 15, and 17 — were also struck by gunfire and survived.
A Shootout with Over 100 Rounds Fired
Investigators later revealed that the shooting involved:
110 rounds fired
11 different guns
All within 20 seconds
Police described it as a “wild west-style shootout,” with three different clusters of gunfire around the parking lot. Surveillance footage showed that the first shots came from an automatic weapon, and the gunfire quickly escalated from there.
Who’s Been Charged?
Authorities arrested and charged the following:
Earl Williams III, 17:
Felony murder
Attempted first-degree intentional homicide
Possession of a machine gun
Jardan Anderson, 18:
Harboring or aiding a felon
Isiah Daniels, 17:
Harboring or aiding a felon
Witnesses Reveal How It Started
According to court documents, a witness — who had gone to the party with Bre’nee Veasley — said she was speaking to Daniels outside near a Chevy Malibu when a man in a ski mask appeared with a gun.
She asked him to put it away because it made her uncomfortable. Moments later, the masked man opened fire, triggering the massive shootout.
Daniels told investigators that he arrived at the party with Williams and Anderson in the Malibu. He said Williams had a Glock with a “switch” — an illegal device that converts a semi-automatic gun into a fully automatic weapon.
After the shooting, Anderson allegedly helped drive Williams away from the scene, and the teens even spray-painted the car to avoid being recognized.
Follow-Up Arrest and More Evidence
Seventeen days later, police responded to a weapons-related call involving a Nissan Maxima that crashed into a police vehicle.
All the passengers fled, but officers captured the front-seat passenger — Earl Williams — who was allegedly in possession of the same Glock 23 with a switch used in the shootout. Investigators matched 13 shots from that weapon to the June 20 incident.
Police do not believe Williams fired the shots that killed Veasley, but prosecutors argue that his decision to open fire caused the chain of events that led to her and Liphford’s deaths.
Remembering Bre’nee Veasley
Bre’nee was an aspiring nurse, known for her academic excellence and peaceful nature. According to a GoFundMe set up by her family:
“A 19-year-old with her whole life ahead of her. A college student. A nurse, taken the night before her first day saving lives. A peacemaker. A light in our family. She did everything right—and still, this city failed to protect her.”
Her family described her as someone with a 4.0 GPA and a passion for helping others. She wasn’t involved in street life — just a young woman trying to enjoy her summer break.
Court Dates and Legal Process
Earl Williams III remains in custody at Milwaukee County Jail on a $300,000 bond. His next court date is Monday.
Jardan Anderson is due back in court on September 29.
Isiah Daniels’ next court appearance has not been confirmed.
The Milwaukee strip mall shooting is a tragic example of how gun violence, reckless behavior, and a lack of conflict resolution can destroy lives in seconds. While the justice system begins its work, the community mourns the loss of a young woman who had dreams of saving lives, and a teenage boy whose future was also cut short.
