NORTON SHORES, MI — Antonio “Tonio” Hall, a 27-year-old Dallas-based R&B singer-songwriter known for his 2022 single “OMW,” was fatally shot on the 3200 block of Ingersoll Avenue in Norton Shores, Michigan, on the evening of September 15, 2026, according to the Norton Shores Police Department.
Hall, who was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan, before building his music career in Dallas, was found by officers responding to a shooting call around 6 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His death has drawn an outpouring of grief from fans across social media and left his family navigating a double tragedy — Hall’s grandmother had also died just days before his killing. The Norton Shores Police Department has designated the case an active homicide investigation. As of this report, no suspects have been publicly named and no arrests have been made.
Officers and detectives arrived at the Ingersoll Avenue address and found Hall suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate presence of the Norton Shores Fire Department, Life EMS, and Michigan State Police, emergency responders were unable to save him. Hall was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Norton Shores Police Department. The Michigan State Crime Laboratory was also called in to assist with the investigation. Although police had not publicly released the victim’s name in their initial official statements — citing standard notification protocols — Hall’s family, friends, and fellow musicians quickly identified him as the man killed in the shooting. A fundraiser organized for Hall’s father, Anthony Hall, stated that Antonio Hall was “tragically murdered in Michigan.” His father later shared an emotional message on Facebook, writing, “If you believe in the power of prayer, that is what my family needs most,” and announcing it would be his final public post while the family mourned.
The Norton Shores Police Department confirmed the victim was a 27-year-old Texas man, consistent with Hall’s known residence in Dallas. Authorities stated there is no continuing threat to the public, but investigators have not released details about a possible suspect or motive. Detectives have been canvassing the Ingersoll Avenue neighborhood, seeking surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts from anyone in the area around 6 p.m. on September 15. Police have established confidential tip lines and are urging anyone with information to come forward. The department’s tight control over investigative details reflects standard procedure aimed at preserving the integrity of the case, which remains open and active. The Michigan State Police are assisting Norton Shores detectives in the ongoing inquiry. No charges have been filed and no timeline for an arrest has been publicly communicated by authorities.
Hall grew up in Muskegon, Michigan, where, according to reporting by RNB Radar, he played drums and piano in church before developing an interest in performing. He began his public music career by posting song covers online through a YouTube channel, gradually earning a following in the R&B space. He eventually relocated to Dallas to pursue music professionally, signing with SEVEN14 Entertainment. In 2021, he released his debut album, Over My Feelings. His breakout came the following year with the single “OMW,” which accumulated significant streaming numbers and introduced him to a wider audience. Hall had performed alongside artists including 2 Chainz, Kim Burrell, and Lil Durk, and had approximately 26,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at the time of his death. His most recent release, a single titled “Love Interrupted,” came out on October 3, 2025. Just days before he was killed, Hall had posted on Instagram about unreleased material he had ready, writing that he had “deals on Verses & 500$ Hooks” available.
The Hall family is confronting compounded grief in the days following the shooting. According to the GoFundMe campaign organized for Hall’s father, Anthony lost his own mother — Hall’s grandmother — just days before his son was killed. “No parent or son should have to endure this kind of pain,” the fundraiser stated. Anthony Hall later confirmed on Facebook that funeral services for both his mother and his son would be held together in Muskegon, Michigan, on Saturday. The campaign, which lists a goal of $7,500, had raised approximately $2,100 as of the latest available figures, with proceeds designated to cover the cost of transporting Hall’s remains from Michigan to Tennessee, as well as funeral, memorial, and family expenses. The simultaneous loss of two family members has brought what the campaign described as “overwhelming emotional and financial weight” to the Hall family.
Reaction to Hall’s death spread rapidly across social media platforms in the hours and days following the shooting. Fellow R&B artist Tonio G shared a screenshot of a prior conversation with Hall on Instagram, writing, “Bruhhh. I don’t know what’s going on in the world, but somebody make it make sense.” Fans on X, formerly Twitter, expressed shock and disbelief at the news. “Tonio Hall was killed? I’m literally sick to my stomach,” one user wrote. Another posted, “They done killed Tonio, I am in shambles.” Several followers noted they had been commenting under Hall’s most recent Instagram posts, urging him to post a video to confirm he was alive before news of his death was confirmed. R&B music platform RNB Radar shared tributes commemorating his contributions to the independent music scene. A memorial video circulated by a close friend carried a caption pledging to keep Hall’s music and name alive.
The Norton Shores Police Department continues to lead the homicide investigation with assistance from Michigan State Police and the Michigan State Crime Laboratory. No suspects have been identified publicly, and no motive has been disclosed. Detectives are asking residents and anyone who was near the 3200 block of Ingersoll Avenue on the evening of September 15 to contact the department through its confidential tip line. The next significant development in the case will hinge on whether investigators can identify a suspect based on witness accounts or physical evidence gathered at the scene.
