Daquell Collins

Daquell Collins — affectionately called “King” by family and friends — was a spirited six‑year‑old from Milwaukee who brought steady joy to the people around him. He attended Westside Academy and was described by his family as energetic, loving and curious about the world. Daquell delighted in simple pleasures: singing with his father, car rides, visiting parks and walking nature trails. He had the easy enthusiasm of a child who loved school and played with a bright, open smile.

Loved ones remembered him as a child who lit up a room and who relished time spent outdoors. Family members and neighbors marked the days after his death with gatherings and a birthday vigil to honor his life and the small everyday things that made him who he was — favorite snacks, games and moments with relatives. Those who spoke about Daquell at memorial gatherings emphasized his warmth, his promise and the ways his presence inspired others around him.

Though public reporting documents the tragic circumstances of his death on April 1, 2025, the family’s recollections focus first on Daquell’s personality and the everyday joys he shared with those who loved him. His memory lives on in the stories, photographs and remembrances shared at community vigils and services, and in the private grief of parents, grandparents and friends who continue to honor the little boy known as “King.”