Popular Milwaukee rapper and promoter one of two killed in Water Street shooting, 3 others injured

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two people are dead and three others were sent to the hospital with injuries after a shooting near Water & Michigan in Milwaukee in the early morning hours on Saturday, July 12. 

Friends and family identified 52-year-old Antwan "Tweezy" Hogans, a Milwaukee rapper, promoter and business owner who died in the shooting around midnight on Saturday.

A 30-year-old, a 32-year-old, a 34-year-old and a 39-year-old were also shot. Based on the latest updated from the Milwaukee Police Department, it is unclear at this time which other person died. 

On Saturday, those who knew Hogans gathered outside of his hookah business on Fond du Lac Avenue. In the party atmosphere, friends listened to music and remembered the man who was popular in Milwaukee's nightlife and entertainment scene. 

“He was a great friend to me, a great brother," said William Gardner, one of those who gathered outside the business Saturday. 

Gardner said Hogans was a victim of crossfire and was not the intended target in this shooting. Gardner said Hogans stayed out of trouble and gave back to the community in any way he could.

"He was a good friend, he was not supposed to go," Gardner sad. "They weren’t supposed to do that to him. Not him."

CBS 58 spoke with Michael Chachere, a childhood friend of Hogan. He said the two grew up near 14th & Chambers together. In adulthood, Hogans would help mow the lawn when he needed it. 

“Bubbly guy, bright, loud, fun, funny, just positive all day every day," Chachere said.

Friends of Hogans are left questioning how a beloved pillar in the community became another victim of Milwaukee's continued gun violence issue. 

Milwaukee police have not made any arrests and continue to search for unknown suspects. 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.