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-26-0016 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 MohammadMoutaz (895208338), HowToP1ayforsaken (10199054025)
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 MohammadMoutaz 895208338
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
R.C.C. § 6.05(ce) ·
Misdemeanor
Interfering with a Transit
Operator's control of
apparatus
Whoever hinders a Transit Operator's control of their vehicle through
interference, distraction, or obstruction.
x1
R.C.C. § 6.04 ·
Misdemeanor
Aiding and abetting
Whoever aids or abetts another person in the commission of a crime.
x1
Recommended Charges HowToP1ayforsaken 10199054025
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.
x2
R.C.C. § 5.04 ·
Misdemeanor
Brandishing
Whoever, except in self defense, draws or exhibits any firearm in the
presence of any other person, whether loaded or unloaded, in a rude,
angry, or threatening manner, or who unlawfully uses a firearm in any
fight or quarrel.
x2
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. x2
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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
MOHAMMADMOUTAZ 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), R.C.C. § 5.05 (Unlawful discharge of a firearm),
R.C.C. § 6.05(ce) (Interfering with a Transit Operator’s control of apparatus), and R.C.C. § 6.04 (Aiding
and abetting).
[5] I also submit this affidavit of probable cause in support of a criminal information alleging that
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN 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
[6] On or about April 30, 2026, at approximately 1931 hours Central Time, the Special Investigations Unit
received a criminal tipline alleging MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN were involved in
a shooting and murder of a Ridgeway Department of Transportation (RDOT) employee. The tipline was
submitted with a medal.tv clip of the events.
[7] On or about April 30, 2026, at approximately 1621 hours Central Time, MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN shot at and killed RDOT employee aspenfun at the intersection of Palmer
Boulevard and Stokes Street, near the RBX Pharmacy, in the City of Palmer.
[8] Before the shooting, aspenfun was on duty with the RDOT, operating an identifiable RDOT Highline
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Flatbed vehicle, and wearing an identifiable RDOT uniform. aspenfun was attempting to navigate a left,
westbound, turn on Palmer Boulevard after driving north on Stokes Street after entering the
aforementioned intersection on a green light.
[9] MOHAMMADMOUTAZ arrived at the location driving a white Tremor Cobral with black stripes with
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN in the passenger seat. As MOHAMMADMOUTAZ drove east on Palmer
Boulevard, MOHAMMADMOUTAZ entered the aforementioned intersection on a red light, continuing
directly in front of aspenfun’s RDOT vehicle, before engaging the handbrake.
[10] MOHAMMADMOUTAZ then exited the vehicle with a firearm equipped and pointed the firearm in
aspenfun’s direction. MOHAMMADMOUTAZ approached the cab of aspenfun’s RDOT vehicle, as
aspenfun had exited and ran south, away from MOHAMMADMOUTAZ. MOHAMMADMOUTAZ then
discharged the firearm multiple times in the direction of aspenfun. aspenfun was able to return fire on
MOHAMMADMOUTAZ, striking MOHAMMADMOUTAZ several times, before the combined gunfire from
MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN struck aspenfun, causing aspenfun’s death.
[11] Prior to the incident, HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN can be seen in the front right passenger seat of the
Tremor being driven by MOHAMMADMOUTAZ. HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN had a firearm equipped and
pointed directly forwards. As MOHAMMADMOUTAZ parked the Tremor in front of aspenfun and exited
the vehicle, HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN then discharged the firearm. HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN’s gunfire
struck and shattered the front windshield of aspenfun’s RDOT vehicle. HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN also
exited the Tremor, pointing the firearm in aspenfun’s direction, before continuing to discharge the firearm
at aspenfun as HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN approached aspenfun on foot. HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN then
switched firearms, equipping a firearm, bearing resemblance to a rifle. HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN
continued to discharge the firearm while pointing the firearm at aspenfun. aspenfun was struck by the
combined gunfire from MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN, resulting in the death of
aspenfun.
[12] Following the shooting, both MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN reloaded their last
equipped firearm and returned to the Tremor.
[13] Based on my experience and training, I can identify the firearm MOHAMMADMOUTAZ 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.
KILLERMONKIE is not a certified law enforcement officer, nor are they employed by a law enforcement
agency.
[14] Based on my experience and training, I can identify the first firearm HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN used in the
shooting to be a Para 17, based on the distinctive shape, color, and sound of the firearm. This firearm is
restricted to law enforcement and military and is not sold by any authorized firearms dealers of this
State. HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN is not a certified law enforcement officer, nor are they employed by a
law enforcement agency or the Ridgeway National Guard.
[15] Based on my experience and training, I can identify the second firearm HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN 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.
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN is not a certified law enforcement officer, nor are they employed by a law
enforcement agency.
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BASIS OF PROBABLE CAUSE
[16] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ is in violation of
R.C.C. § 3.10 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ
intentionally and knowingly caused the death of an individual, aspenfun, by discharging a firearm, a
deadly weapon, continuously at aspenfun, until aspenfun had died.
[17] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ is in violation of
R.C.C. § 5.01 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ
possessed a Stetson M2-A, an automatic rifle, that was sourced from an illegal dealer.
[18] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ is in violation of
R.C.C. § 5.04 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ
drew and exhibited a firearm in the presence of MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and aspenfun in a threatening
manner by pointing and discharging the firearm in the general direction of aspenfun.
[19] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ is in violation of
R.C.C. § 5.05 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ
discharged a firearm within the City of Palmer without any legal reason to do so.
[20] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ is in violation of
R.C.C. § 6.05(ce) because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ
hindered aspenfun, a transit operator, from control of their vehicle through obstruction by deliberately
parking in front of aspenfun’s RDOT vehicle with the handbrake applied, preventing aspenfun from
operating their RDOT vehicle forwards.
[21] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ is in violation of
R.C.C. § 6.04 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that MOHAMMADMOUTAZ
aided and abetted HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN in commission of R.C.C. § 3.10 by discharging a firearm at
aspenfun, to aid in inflicting serious injuries that could result in death, while aware
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN intended to kill aspenfun, after HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN had first discharged
a firearm at aspenfun.
[22] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN is in violation
of R.C.C. § 3.10 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN intentionally and knowingly caused the death of an individual, aspenfun, by
discharging a firearm, a deadly weapon, continuously at aspenfun, even after aspenfun had died.
[23] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN is in violation
of R.C.C. § 5.01 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN possessed a Para 17, a semi-automatic handgun, and a Stetson M2-A, an
automatic rifle, that was sourced from an illegal dealer.
[24] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN is in violation
of R.C.C. § 5.04 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN drew and exhibited a firearm in the presence of MOHAMMADMOUTAZ and
aspenfun in a threatening manner by pointing and discharging a firearm in the general direction of
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aspenfun.
[25] Your affiant submits that there is probable cause to believe that HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN is in violation
of R.C.C. § 5.05 because the facts determined in the investigation indicate that
HOWTOP1AYFORSAKEN discharged a firearm within the City of Palmer without any legal reason to do
so.
Appendix of Evidence
# Exhibit Information
1 Exhibit A Footage taken by aspenfun of the 04/30/2026 shooting at the RBX Pharmacy.
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
