Milwaukee man killed delivering pizza near Sherman and Congress
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man was shot and killed on the city's north side Wednesday night, Jan. 10.
It happened near Sherman and Congress around 10:30 p.m. The 33-year-old victim, Antoine Gee Jr., was killed while delivering a pizza. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
"I don’t think I’ll ever heal this wound," said Asia Ferguson, Gee's longtime friend. "It will never heal. My heart is broken."
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Ferguson woke up late Wednesday night to a phone call that changed everything.
"My sister called me and was like, ‘Tone is dead,’" she said. "I’ve been up since I got that call. My heart has, like, a hole in it."
Fatal shooting near Sherman and Congress
Ferguson said Gee was delivering pizza for Domino's when he was shot. Police said the shooting was related to a robbery.
"Over nothing. He would’ve gave it to y’all, and you didn’t even give him a chance," said Ferguson.
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For Ferguson, her new reality is a nightmare.
"He was just working to be working. He didn’t have to do it, helping other people," she said. "He died doing what he loved to do."
Fatal shooting near Sherman and Congress
Police are looking for whoever is responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
"I hope you find it in your heart to turn yourself in, because he really was a good guy," said Ferguson. "He would’ve given you everything."
FOX6 News reached out to the Domino's location Gee worked at, along with the Milwaukee office, with several questions. Both said they cannot comment on the shooting at this time.