PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM - STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
SUPPORTING THE CASE OF
State of Ridgeway v. Brien_Murphy
DATE
08/14/2025
CASE REF. NUMBER
25RI0031
I, Special Agent-in-Charge SchmidtTCrapps, RL04
(Name and identification of law enforcement officer, investigator, or person having information as probable cause)
knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein
are true. Your affiant has probable cause to believe that on 08/02/2025, at Palmer Car Dealership in
Ridgeway County, State of Ridgeway, defendant Brien_Murphy committed one or more criminal
offense(s):
CODE AND CHARGES COUNT(S)
3 R.S.C § 10 Second-Degree Murder
The act of intentionally or knowingly causing death of an individual; or of causing, with
intent, serious bodily injury and commits an act clearly dangerous to human life that
causes death of an individual; or of committing or attempts to commit a felony, other
than manslaughter, and in the course of and in furtherance of the commission or
attempt, or in immediate flight from the commission or attempt, he commits or
attempts to commit an act clearly dangerous to human life.
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5 R.S.C § 01 Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
The act of possessing any firearm or ammunition without being a holder of a valid
RFLID; or possessing a weapon, firearm, or ammunition that was sourced from an
illegal dealer.
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Your affiant, being duly sworn, depose and state that the facts supporting this belief are as follows:
1. Your affiant is a Special Agent-in-Charge for the Ridgeway State Police (“RSP”) assigned to the
State Bureau of Investigations (“SBI”) and has been so employed since February 19, 2023. In
addition to my employment with the RSP, I formerly served as a Supervisory Detective with the
Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, where I conducted numerous
criminal investigations. I am a graduate of the Law Enforcement Training Center Class Six, and I am
a certified peace officer within the State of Ridgeway. Additionally, I am a Bar-Certified Attorney
within the State of Ridgeway and am authorized to conduct criminal investigations in an official
capacity.
2. This affidavit is based on my personal knowledge, information provided to me by other law
enforcement agents, law enforcement records, witness interviews, and my training and experience,
as well as the training and experience of other law enforcement agents.
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IN SUPPORT OF CRN 25RI0031 STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM - STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
SUPPORTING THE CASE OF
State of Ridgeway v. Brien_Murphy
DATE
08/14/2025
CASE REF. NUMBER
25RI0031
3. Because this affidavit is being submitted for the limited purpose of establishing probable cause in
support of a criminal complaint, I have not included every fact known to me concerning this
investigation. I have only set forth the facts that I believe are necessary to establish probable
cause that the defendant violated the state criminal laws set forth herein.
4. This statement is made in support of a criminal complaint against Brien_Murphy (“Defendant”) for
violations of the aforementioned statutes.
5. On August 2, 2025, it was reported to the SBI by jfcblox (“Complainant”) that the defendant had
used a firearm to kill them without lawful justification. This incident occurred on the same day.
Special Agent-in-Charge SchmidtTCrapps (“Your affiant”) was assigned to investigate this incident.
6. The complainant provided one video exhibit alongside their tip to the SBI, which is attached as
Exhibit A.
7. Exhibit A is a video exhibit that shows the complainant sprinting towards the Palmer Car
Dealership while there are explosions going on in the area. A black Cavela is seen leaving the
parking lot as the complainant approaches the parking lot of the dealership. The driver of that
Cavela exits their vehicle and runs towards the Bloxmart parking lot. The Defendant then exits the
rear passenger seat of the vehicle, displays a firearm, later identified as a Stetson M2-A, and fires
multiple rounds at the complainant. The complainant is struck by these rounds and dies as a result
of their injuries. The Defendant runs back towards the vehicle and the video ends here.
8. Exhibit B is a video exhibit of an interview between the complainant and your affiant regarding the
incident on August 2, 2025. During the interview, the complainant stated that as they were walking
from their spawn point toward a dealership to obtain a vehicle, the defendant opened fire on them
without provocation. The complainant identified the shooter as Brien_Murphy, stated that the
suspect’s actions resulted in their death, and noted that the weapon appeared to be a rifle. The
complainant reported having no prior encounters with the suspect and provided no additional
details beyond those directly related to the incident.
9. The Defendant could not be contacted for an interview regarding this incident.
10. As a trained criminal investigator, it is your affiant’s opinion that on August 2, 2025, the Defendant,
identified as Brien_Murphy, deliberately used a firearm to shoot at the complainant which resulted
in their death of the complainant. As documented in Exhibits A and B, the Defendant exited the
rear passenger seat of a vehicle, produced a Stetson M2-A rifle, and fired multiple rounds at the
complainant. The complainant was unarmed, had no prior contact with the Defendant, and made no
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IN SUPPORT OF CRN 25RI0031 STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM - STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
SUPPORTING THE CASE OF
State of Ridgeway v. Brien_Murphy
DATE
08/14/2025
CASE REF. NUMBER
25RI0031
threatening actions before being shot. These actions demonstrate a clear intent to inflict serious
bodily harm, with total disregard for the complainant’s life. Based on the foregoing, your affiant
finds sufficient probable cause to charge the Defendant with one (1) count of 3 R.S.C § 10 –
Second-Degree Murder.
11. As a trained criminal investigator, it is your affiant’s opinion that on August 2, 2025, the Defendant,
identified as Brien_Murphy, was in unlawful possession of a Stetson M2-A rifle during the shooting
of the complainant. This firearm is only obtainable through an illegal dealer and cannot be
otherwise. Based on the possession and use of this prohibited weapon, your affiant finds sufficient
probable cause to charge the Defendant with one (1) count of 5 R.S.C § 01 – Unlawful Possession of
a Firearm.
The evidence of which were referenced in the aforementioned statement are as follows.
# Exhibit Identification
1 Exhibit X Document identified as “25RI0031 PC - State of Ridgeway v. Brien_Murphy”
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Exhibit A Film identified as “Untitled”
1. Timestamp (0:25) - Complainant is shot and killed by the Defendant.
3 Exhibit B Film identified as “Complainant Interview”
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IN SUPPORT OF CRN 25RI0031 STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT FORM - STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
SUPPORTING THE CASE OF
State of Ridgeway v. Brien_Murphy
DATE
08/14/2025
CASE REF. NUMBER
25RI0031
Affiant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct.
Affiant SchmidtTCrapps
Special Agent, State Bureau of Investigations
Ridgeway State Police
Executed:
08/14/2025
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information.
Prosecutor Username
Position
State of Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
mm/dd/yyyy
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