A Kenosha double homicide is under investigation after two people were found shot to death inside a home in the 5500 block of Washington Road on Monday afternoon, and the man police named as a person of interest was arrested the next day in Chicago.
TL;DR: On Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, around 2:51 p.m., Kenosha police performing a welfare check found 57-year-old Rodney Brushwood and 59-year-old Rena O’Neal dead inside a Washington Road home near 55th Avenue, both with fatal gunshot wounds. Police identified 33-year-old Seattle man Michael A. O’Neal Fleming as a person of interest and warned the public he was “armed, dangerous and unstable.” Fleming was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Chicago with help from the U.S. Marshals Service.
The welfare check that turned into a homicide investigation
Kenosha police officers went to the home in the 5500 block of Washington Road shortly before 3 p.m. Monday for a welfare check. Inside, they found the bodies of Brushwood and O’Neal, both victims of gunshot wounds. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, preliminary indications suggested the two had been dead for several days before officers arrived.
The discovery set off a homicide investigation that quickly focused on one man. Kenosha police named Michael A. O’Neal Fleming, a 33-year-old from Seattle, as a person of interest in the case.
“Armed, dangerous and unstable” public alert
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Kenosha Police Department issued a public safety alert describing Fleming as “armed, dangerous and unstable” and urging anyone who saw him to call 911 immediately, Kenosha County Eye reported. Police described him as about 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing roughly 250 pounds, with short hair and brown eyes, and noted a noticeable gait.
He was last seen in northwest Kenosha wearing black and carrying a large sling-style bag. Focal News also reported on the alert as police searched the area.
Arrest in Chicago with the U.S. Marshals Service
The manhunt ended the same day. Fleming was arrested in Chicago on Tuesday with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, Kenosha police announced.
Detectives will now work with the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office on extradition and the filing of criminal charges, police said. He remains a person of interest in the Kenosha killings — no charges in the Wisconsin case have been publicly filed yet.
What may have motivated the killings is unknown, and police have not said whether Fleming knew the victims. Investigators have released few details about the investigation so far.
The Seattle murder charge
Separately, Fleming is already charged with first-degree murder in Seattle, where he is accused of fatally shooting Graeme Dobbeck at a gas station on Oct. 13. Dobbeck was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The station’s owner identified the suspected shooter from surveillance footage as Fleming, a former employee, based on his appearance and his distinctive gait — his last shift at the station had been 11 days before the shooting.
The Seattle Police Department’s blotter confirmed that its homicide suspect was arrested in Chicago, Illinois. Fleming is charged, not convicted, and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
What comes next
Fleming remains in custody as authorities sort out two criminal cases in two states. In Kenosha, detectives are working with prosecutors on extradition and potential charges in the deaths of Brushwood and O’Neal. In Seattle, he faces an active first-degree murder charge in Dobbeck’s killing.
Anyone with information about the Kenosha case is asked to contact the Kenosha Police Department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the victims in the Kenosha double homicide?
The victims were identified as Rodney Brushwood, 57, and Rena O’Neal, 59. Both were found dead inside a home in the 5500 block of Washington Road in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with fatal gunshot wounds.
Where were the bodies found?
The bodies were found inside a home in the 5500 block of Washington Road, near 55th Avenue in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after police conducted a welfare check at the residence.
When were the victims found?
Kenosha police found the two victims on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at approximately 2:51 p.m. during a welfare check. Preliminary indications suggested they had been dead for several days.
Who is Michael A. O’Neal Fleming?
Michael A. O’Neal Fleming is a 33-year-old man from Seattle whom Kenosha police named as a person of interest in the double homicide. Police described him as about 5’8”, roughly 250 pounds, with short hair, brown eyes and a noticeable gait.
How was the suspect described to the public?
In a public safety alert issued Tuesday, Oct. 20, Kenosha police described Fleming as “armed, dangerous and unstable” and urged anyone who saw him to call 911. He was last seen in northwest Kenosha wearing black and carrying a large sling-style bag.
Where was Fleming arrested?
Fleming was arrested in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service.
Has Fleming been charged in the Kenosha killings?
As of his arrest, Fleming was described as a person of interest in the Kenosha case. Kenosha detectives are working with the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office on extradition and criminal charges.
What is the Seattle murder charge about?
Fleming is charged with first-degree murder in Seattle in connection with the Oct. 13 fatal gas-station shooting of Graeme Dobbeck. Dobbeck was found with multiple gunshot wounds, and the station owner identified the suspected shooter from surveillance footage as Fleming, a former employee, based on his appearance and distinctive gait.
What is the motive in the Kenosha killings?
The motive is unknown. Kenosha police have not disclosed whether Fleming knew the victims, and the investigation remains active.
Is Fleming convicted of either killing?
No. He is charged in the Seattle case and is a person of interest in the Kenosha case. He is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
