SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF RIDGEWAY
STATE OF RIDGEWAY
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CASE NO. RSC-CM-3413
CRIMINAL INFORMATION
Plaintiff
v.
KINGMOON1008
Defendant
CRIMINAL INFORMATION
Comes forth the State of Ridgeway to seek justice and preserve the dignity of the state and
therein charge the defendant as follows;
COUNT ONE - 3 R.C.C. § 10 - SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
OFFENSE TYPE - FELONY
On the 12th of July, 2024, the defendant KingMoon1008 jumped onto the vehicle of JustTheJudge1,
withdrew a firearm, and willfully and maliciously shot JustTheJudge1 multiple times, causing his death.
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE
INTRODUCTION AND OFFICER BACKGROUND
[1] I am a Deputy in the Ridgeway County Sheriff’s Office and a Detective in the Criminal
Investigations Division (hereinafter “CID”). As a law enforcement officer, I am empowered to
conduct investigations.
[2] I have been employed with the Sheriff’s Office since January 27th, 2024.
[3] I have received training to conduct investigations on all types of criminal offenses.
[4] This affidavit is being submitted in support of a criminal information alleging that
kingmoon1008 violated the following state criminal laws: 3 S.C.C § 10 (Second-Degree Murder), 5
S.C.C § 04 (Brandishing), and 5 S.C.C § 05 (Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm).
[5] This affidavit is based on my personal knowledge, information provided to me by other law
enforcement agents, complainant interviews, and my training and experience, as well as the
training and experience of other law enforcement agents.
[6] Because this affidavit is being submitted for the limited purpose of establishing probable
cause in support of a criminal information, I have not included each and 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 suspect violated the state criminal laws set forth herein.
PROBABLE CAUSE
[7] While JustTheJudge1 was driving around sterling residential, kingmoon1008 had
intercepted JustTheJudge1’s vehicle and then exited his vehicle with a firearm equipped, he had
then jumped on top of JustTheJudge1’s car. After kingmoon1008 was on top of JustTheJudge1’s
vehicle, he had pointed his firearm at JustTheJudge1 in a threatening manner as he shortly opened
fire after doing so in an attempt to kill JustTheJudge1.
[8] After kingmoon1008 had pointed his firearm at JustTheJudge1, kingmoon1008 had
discharged numerous rounds from his firearm into the direction of JustTheJudge1 while being in a
public, residential, area.
[9] The bullets that came out of kingmoon1008’s firearm had struck JustTheJudge1 numerous
times and as a result of being struck by the bullets, kingmoon1008 had died.
[10] An interview was conducted with JustTheJudge1, in the interview, JustTheJudge1 recalls
driving around sterling residential trying to find any houses for sale shortly before getting murdered
by kingmoon1008. JustTheJudge1 also mentions not knowing kingmoon1008 and not having
previous experiences with him. Lastly, JustTheJudge1mentions that Kingmoon was using a pistol.
[11] An interview was not entertained with kingmoon1008 as kingmoon1008 had failed to
respond within 48 hours.
[12] Based on the foregoing, your affiant asserts that kingmoon1008 violated 3 S.C.C § 10,
which makes it a crime to 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.
[13] Based on the foregoing, your affiant asserts that kingmoon1008 violated S.C.C § 04, which
makes it a crime, except in self-defense, of while in the presence of any other person, drawing or
exhibiting any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, or who
in any manner, unlawfully uses a firearm in any fight or quarrel.
Based on the foregoing, your affiant asserts that kingmoon1008 violated 5 S.C.C § 05, which makes it a crime to
discharge a firearm while within city limits / residential areas without legal means to do such as a proper permit or
for self defense..
I swear that all statements made in this statement of probable cause are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge under the pains and penalties of perjury.
Affiant /s/ sul_z
Detective, Criminal Investigations Division
RCSO
Executed:
07/25/2024
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information
Prosecutor /s/ OperatorTaxi
State Attorney
Criminal Division
Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
08/15/2024
