PALMER POLICE DEPT.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT
INVESTIGATION REPORT
FILING INFORMATION
Primary Case Investigator Lieutenant smashpears, PI01
Case Supervisor Special Operations Captain RichardLennox, P5
Supervisor Signature RichardLennox
Case Number SIU-26-0018 Date of Tip Submission 05/30/2026
Date of Case Assignment 05/01/2026 Date of Case Completion 05/03/2026
INVESTIGATION INFORMATION
Location of Incident RBX Pharmacy, Palmer
Date of Incident 04/30/2026
Suspect of Interest IrishBorders (5087617765)
The Special Investigations Unit, based on the evidence present and the relevant inquiries made by our
personnel during the course of this investigation, believe that there is probable cause to charge the suspect(s)
of interest within this investigation with the following;
Recommended Charges IrishBorders 5087617765
Charges Definition Counts
R.C.C. § 3.10 · Felony
Murder in the second
degree
Whoever intentionally or knowingly causes the death of an individual;
or intentionally causes serious bodily injury and commits an act clearly
dangerous to human life which causes the death of an individual; or
while committing or attempting 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, committs or attempts to commit an act clearly dangerous to
human life.
x1
R.C.C. § 5.01 ·
Misdemeanor
Unlawful possession of
a firearm
Whoever possesses any firearm or ammunition without being in
possession of a valid Ridgeway Firearms License, or who possesses a
weapon, firearm, or ammunition that was sourced from an illegal
dealer.
x1
R.C.C. § 5.04 ·
Misdemeanor
Whoever, except in self defense, draws or exhibits any firearm in the
presence of any other person, whether loaded or unloaded, in a rude, x1
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Brandishing angry, or threatening manner, or who unlawfully uses a firearm in any
fight or quarrel.
R.C.C. § 5.05 ·
Misdemeanor
Unlawful discharge of a
firearm
Whoever discharges a firearms within city limits or in residential areas
without legal reason to do so such as a permit or for self defense. x1
Statement Of Probable Cause
Your affiant, smashpears, being duly sworn, deposes and states as follows:
INTRODUCTION AND DETECTIVE BACKGROUND
[1] Your affiant is a Lieutenant with the Palmer Police Department (PPD) and the Lead Detective of the
Special Investigations Unit (SIU). I am tasked with investigating all crimes that are committed within the
City of Palmer and other crimes when directed by the Attorney General per 6 R. Stat § 3205. As a law
enforcement officer, I am authorized by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the
prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of a violation of State criminal laws.
[2] I joined the PPD on August 10, 2021. I have worked assignments in patrol, traffic, and internal affairs.
The majority of my experience in the PPD was attained during my tenure in internal affairs, which lasted
for 2 years and 8 months. During this time, I completed 70 misconduct investigations, assisted SIU on
various dealing instances, and was promoted through various leadership positions, from Patrol Officer
through Lieutenant.
[3] The facts of this affidavit come from my review of the evidence, my personal observations, my training
and experience, and information obtained from other law enforcement officers and witnesses. Except as
explicitly set forth below, I have not distinguished in this affidavit between facts of which I have personal
knowledge and facts of which I have hearsay knowledge. This affidavit merely intends to show that
sufficient probable cause exists and does not set forth all of my knowledge about this matter.
[4] I submit this affidavit of probable cause in support of a criminal information alleging that SUSPECTA
violated R.C.C. § 3.10 (Murder in the second degree), R.C.C. § 5.01 (Unlawful possession of a firearm),
R.C.C. § 5.04 (Brandishing), and R.C.C. § 5.05 (Unlawful discharge of a firearm).
STATEMENT OF FACTS
[5] On or about April 30, 2026, at approximately 1931 hours Central Time, the Special Investigations Unit
received a criminal tipline alleging SUSPECTA was involved in a shooting and murder of a Ridgeway
County Sheriff’s Office (RDOT) deputy. The tipline was submitted with a medal.tv clip of the events.
[6] On or about April 30, 2026, at approximately 1832 hours Central Time, SUSPECTA shot at and killed
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RCSO Corporal SheikhBlood at the Palmer County Hall in the City Palmer
[7] Before the shooting, SheikhBlood was on duty with the RCSO, wearing an identifiable RCSO uniform.
[8] SUSPECTA was first located outside, south of the Palmer County Hall building. aspenfun noticed that
SUSPECTA was armed with a firearm associated with criminal activity, a Stetson M2-A, and notified
SheikhBlood over the radio. SUSPECTA then approached aspenfun on foot.
[9] As aspenfun reversed away from SUSPECTA, SUSPECTA equipped a firearm and pointed it in the
direction of SheikhBlood. SUSPECTA then approached SheikhBlood and discharged the firearm at
SheikhBlood. SheikhBlood was struck multiple times from SUSPECTA’s gunfire, resulting in the death of
SheikhBlood.
[10] aspenfun then returned fire upon SUSPECTA, resulting in SUSPECTA’s death.
[11] Based on my experience and training, I can identify the firearm SUSPECTA used in the shooting to be a
Stetson M2-A, based on the distinctive shape, color, and sound of the firearm. This firearm is restricted
to law enforcement and is not sold by any authorized firearms dealers of this State. SUSPECTA is not a
certified law enforcement officer, nor are they employed by a law enforcement agency.
BASIS OF PROBABLE CAUSE
[12] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that SUSPECTA is in violation of R.C.C. §
3.10 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that SUSPECTA intentionally and
knowingly caused the death of an individual, SheikhBlood, by discharging a firearm, a deadly weapon,
continuously at SheikhBlood, until SheikhBlood had died.
[13] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that SUSPECTA is in violation of R.C.C. §
5.01 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that SUSPECTA possessed a Stetson
M2-A, an automatic rifle, that was sourced from an illegal dealer.
[14] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that SUSPECTA is in violation of R.C.C. §
5.04 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that SUSPECTA drew and exhibited a
firearm in the presence of SheikhBlood and aspenfun in a threatening manner by pointing and
discharging the firearm in the general direction of SheikhBlood.
[15] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that SUSPECTA is in violation of R.C.C. §
5.05 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that SUSPECTA discharged a firearm
within the City of Palmer without any legal reason to do so.
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Appendix of Evidence
# Exhibit Information
1 Exhibit A Footage taken by aspenfun of the 04/30/2026 shooting at the Palmer County Hall.
Conclusion
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Affiant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct.
Affiant smashpears
Special Investigations Unit
Palmer Police Department
Executed:
05/03/2026
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information.
Prosecutor Detachment_Result
First State Attorney
State of Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
05/20/2026
