Milwaukee Bar Fight Over Ex-Girlfriend Leads to Easter Weekend Homicide

Prosecutors charged Montrel Calhoun with first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of Tremayne Montgomery.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 7:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark, gritty surface, lit by a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a fatal shooting incident.A single spent bullet casing left behind at the scene of a deadly Easter weekend shooting in Milwaukee serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing gun violence plaguing the city.Today in Milwaukee

A bar fight between a Milwaukee woman's current boyfriend, Montrel Calhoun, and her ex-boyfriend, Tremayne Montgomery, led to a deadly shooting on Easter weekend. According to police, the altercation started in the bathroom of Fremos Bar and spilled outside, where Calhoun allegedly shot Montgomery multiple times, then stomped on his head and struck him with a gun as he lay on the ground. Montgomery died at the scene.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of violence and gun crime in Milwaukee, particularly around holiday weekends. It also raises questions about domestic disputes escalating into deadly confrontations and the need for better conflict resolution resources in the community.

The details

Police say the shooting occurred around 11:52 p.m. on April 4 outside Fremos Bar on Fond du Lac Avenue. Surveillance footage showed Calhoun and Montgomery, the woman's ex-boyfriend of 8 years, getting into a fight in the bar's bathroom. Security staff separated the two men and forced them outside, where the woman said she heard gunshots and saw Calhoun standing over Montgomery's body. Investigators found a total of 11 gunshot wounds on Montgomery's body, as well as blunt force injuries to his face. Calhoun was later apprehended at a nearby apartment, where police found evidence linking him to the crime.

  • The incident occurred around 11:52 p.m. on April 4, 2026.
  • Calhoun was arrested on April 5, 2026.

The players

Montrel Calhoun

The current boyfriend of the woman involved, who has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting death of Tremayne Montgomery.

Tremayne Montgomery

The 40-year-old ex-boyfriend of the woman involved, who was shot and killed outside the bar.

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What’s next

Prosecutors will continue building their case against Montrel Calhoun, who is charged with first-degree intentional homicide. The Milwaukee Police Department is also still investigating the incident and asking anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic Easter weekend homicide underscores the need for better conflict resolution resources and support systems in Milwaukee to prevent domestic disputes from escalating into deadly violence. The community is rallying around Montgomery's family to seek justice and find ways to address the root causes of such incidents.