Anthony Simbler (left) and Avion Simbler (right) mugshots. PC: Fox 11 Online
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Anthony Simbler was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison for his role in an east-side shooting in December 2022.
Simbler, 20, was also placed on extended supervision for four years for the conviction of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and several other counts.
Before the sentence was issued, Simbler apologized for his role in the shooting.
“I fully intend to change in all aspects. This has been a lessened learned. By the time I am released, I desire to become a mentor for our youth so they can learn from the mistakes I made,” Simbler said.
His brother, Avion Simbler, 18, will be sentenced Dec. 13, also on a count of first-degree recklessly endangering safety.
At the time of the shooting, Anthony Simbler was 18, and Avion Simbler was 16. Both were charged in adult court.
According to the criminal complaint, police responded to an apartment complex on Humboldt Road about 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 2022, for a report of a shooting.
The Simblers allegedly attacked a 20-year-old man, with multiple shots being fired. The victim was shot once in the arm and once in the abdomen.
The shooting victim said his sister was having issues with her boyfriend, and he went there with the intention to fight, if needed.
Avion Simbler said he was with his brother but denied being on Humboldt Road.
Anthony Simbler admitted he and his brother went to Humboldt Road, but “when the shooting started he ran to his car. Anthony stated a short time later Avion knocked on the car window to be let into the car,” the complaint states.
A gun was recovered at the scene.
“The firearm was a 9mm and is what is commonly referred to as a ‘ghost gun’ or ’80 percent’ gun. This is a firearm that does not have a serial number on it and is a homemade firearm,” the complaint states.
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