Crime
Victims Killed in Milwaukee Shooting Identified
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Authorities have identified the second victim in a fatal double shooting that occurred Sunday evening near North 19th Street and West Congress Street.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that 21-year-old Tommie Triggs was the second individual killed in the incident.
Triggs, originally from Racine, Wisconsin, was a former high school football standout from Horlick High School.
He had been recruited to play college football and also previously served in the United States Army, according to family and community members.
The first victim was identified earlier as 56-year-old Develle “Big Dee” Gholson, who relatives say was celebrating a family birthday shortly before the shooting.
Loved ones described him as a well-known and respected figure within the community.
Emergency crews from the Milwaukee Fire Department were dispatched to the area at approximately 7:34 p.m. Sunday after reports of a shooting.
According to the responding Battalion Chief, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police stated that Gholson was located in the 1900 block of West Congress Street with fatal gunshot wounds.
The second victim, later confirmed as Triggs, was found approximately one block away in the 4300 block of North 19th Place.
Witnesses reported hearing desperate cries for help and frantic knocking at nearby homes moments after the gunfire.
Milwaukee police have not released information regarding a motive or possible suspect, and no arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Milwaukee Police Tip Line: 414-935-7360
- Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 414-224-TIPS
- P3 Tips App: Tips may be submitted anonymously.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.