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Kenosha apartment fire; father and son dead, neighbors say
A Kenosha apartment building fire left two dead – believed to be a father and son – early Sunday morning, Oct. 30.
KENOSHA, Wis. - A Kenosha apartment building fire left two dead – a father and son – early Sunday morning, Oct. 30.
The Kenosha police and fire departments were called to the building near 36th Avenue and 50th Street around 1 a.m. Less than an hour after arrival, the fire was put out.
FOX6 News spoke to neighbors who said a family of six lived in the apartment. The youngest of four boys and his father died. The mother and three boys got out.
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"I was interacting with them just yesterday," said neighbor Alex Carter. "I just shook the hand of one of the victims and literally just hugged the little boy just last night.
"This is crazy right now."
Fatal apartment fire near 36th Avenue and 50th Street, Kenosha
Kenosha police confirmed Antonio Davidson, a 25-year-old Kenosha resident and his 1-year-old son, Amari Davidson, died from injuries related to the fire.
"I’m at a real loss right now. I don’t know how to feel," said Carter.
"The little boy looks at his dad like he was the sun. That’s the sun to him," he continued. "Like anywhere his dad was at, he wants to be at. He’s going to get there. It’s just a natural love."
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Another neighbor said the community would never be the same.
"Everybody’s kids play with each other. All the parents are cordial," said Antwainnetta Edwards. "It’s like dang, it’s like I lost one of my kids tonight."
Edwards leaves a message to the mother who has lost a home, her child and her significant other.
"I know it’s hard, but you’re going to get through it. You’re going to make it. We’re going to make sure you make it through it," said Edwards.
Fatal apartment fire near 36th Avenue and 50th Street, Kenosha
The fire was contained to the second floor, but smoke and water damage made the structure uninhabitable.
Police said due to the fatalities associated with this fire, both agencies proceeded forward with treating this as a criminal investigation, as is standard procedure. Officials will continue to do so until all of their questions are answered.
If anyone has information regarding this fire, please contact the Kenosha Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can provide tips to Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.