PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wi — Pleasant Prairie police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of a 46-year-old man.
Officers say they were called to a parking lot on the 10300 block of 77th street for reports of gunfire. First responders took Anton Lemarr Space to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead once he arrived.
A friend of Anton Lemarr Space says his life was stripped away from family and friends.
“What they took away from that family is horrible. They stole a father, they stole a husband,” Anton’s close friend, Kristina Toto said.
The news of his death shattered Toto’s heart. “Like somebody stole a piece of my heart. Like somebody killed…like literally took away one of the most special people on this planet for no reason.”
Anton leaves behind his wife Dora and four children. “He held them together, he was the rock, he was the support, And now what are they going to do.”
Toto said Anton loved everyone. Including the adults with special needs that he cared for.
“His mind and his heart was open to everybody,” Toto explained.
She said the loss of her friend just doesn’t seem real.
“No matter how much you dream, no matter how much you wish it’s not going to happen. He’s not going to walk back through that door. And he’s not going to say hi and he’s not going to be there to play video games with. He’s not going to be there to watch his kids graduate. And he’s not going to be there for his daughters sweet sixteen or her wedding.”
Officers say they were assisted by the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department in interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence. Both departments are still searching for leads.
Friends of Space shared several photos of him with TMJ4.
Anyone who has any information can contact Detective Hackney at 262-694-7353 or Kenosha County Crime Stoppers at 800-807-8477
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