Antwon Mulder

Antwon Mulder, a 33-year-old Black man from Cincinnati, was known for his infectious personality, great sense of humor, and a strong work ethic. Born on December 31, 1988, to Sandra Smith and Artis Mulder Jr., he was a beloved father to three children: August, Aayliah, and Antwon Jr. He graduated from Harmony High School in 2007 before earning an automotive degree from Lincoln Tech College. His favorite hobbies were working on old-school cars and cooking. His family remembers him as a kind soul who was always willing to help others, mowing lawns for those who couldn't. His sister, Artia Byrd, considered him her best friend and recalled how he played a special role in her recent wedding.

The quiet morning of Saturday, December 10, 2022, was shattered by violence in Covington, Kentucky. At approximately 7:41 a.m., officers from the Covington Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a residence at 203 West 21st Street. Inside the home, they found Antwon Mulder suffering from a serious gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel rendered aid at the scene before rushing him to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Despite the urgent efforts of medical staff, Mulder succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The Covington Police Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau and Crime Scene Unit immediately began processing the scene to understand the events that led to the fatal shooting. Their investigation quickly pointed to a suspect. The following day, police announced they had secured a nationwide arrest warrant for 28-year-old Danny Tarrell White in connection with Mulder's death. Authorities warned the public that White should be considered armed and dangerous and advised anyone who saw him to call 911 rather than approach him.

In the wake of the tragedy, Antwon Mulder's family was left reeling, searching for answers and justice. His mother, Sandra Smith, expressed her profound grief and confusion, stating, "It shouldn’t have happened. My son didn’t deserve this. He wasn’t a bad person. He didn’t have enemies out in this world. People looked up to my son." His sister, Artia, mourned the loss of a "beautiful soul," saying, "They took so much from me. They took time that I’ll never get back." As news of his death spread, community members visited his mother's home to share stories of how he had helped them, reinforcing the family's memory of him as a kind and generous person.

For two months, Danny Tarrell White remained a fugitive. The search for him concluded on February 15, 2023, when members of the Cincinnati Police Fugitive Task Force located and arrested him. Following his arrest, he was expected to face the murder charge in Kenton County.

A funeral service for Antwon Mulder was held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Walker Funeral Home in Cincinnati, where family and friends gathered to cherish his memory. As of late 2023, the criminal case against Danny Tarrell White was proceeding through the Kentucky court system. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is still encouraged to contact the Covington Police Department at (859) 292-2272 or Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040.