INVESTIGATIVE REPORT
RIDGEWAY NATIONAL GUARD
MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATIONS
INVESTIGATOR INFORMATION
Azap634 theburnerphone July 23rd 2026 July 29th, 2026
INVESTIGATOR-IN-CHARGE ASSIGNED INVESTIGATOR DATE ASSIGNED DATE FINISHED
INITIAL INFORMATION
June 30th, 2026 July 3rd, 2026 Sterling Heights
DATE OF INCIDENT DATE OF TIP SUBMISSION LOCATION OF INCIDENT
RDT RealBaconLeaf manman2380
TIMEZONE COMPLAINANT COMPLAINANT CONTACT
SUSPECT(S) & PROPOSED CHARGES
CelestialTactical 1078509242
SUSPECT #1 ROBLOX ID
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3 R.C.C. § 3.02
MURDER IN THE SECOND DEGREE
COUNT(S) x1
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,
commits or attempts to commit an act clearly
dangerous to human life.
2 R.C.C. § 2.33 Whoever knowingly discharges a firearm within city
PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT
28 July 2026 State of Ridgeway v. CelestialTactical
DATE WRITTEN IN SUPPORT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED CASE
I, theburnerphone, hereby depose and state as follows:
I. INTRODUCTION AND OFFICER BACKGROUND
1. The affiant in this matter is Corporal theburnerphone with the Ridgeway National Guard
(hereinafter “RNG”), posted to the 91st Military Police Investigations Company
(hereinafter “MPI”), and has been so since May 2026. Alongside my employment in the
National Guard, I am currently the Detective Sergeant of the Palmer Police Department’s
Special Investigations Unit, and the Head Investigator of the Law Enforcement Training
Center’s Investigations Office. I was previously a Detective of Internal Affairs and
Lieutenant of the Streets Crime Unit in the Milton City Police Department.
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UNLAWFUL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM
COUNT(S) x1 limits or in residential areas without legal reason to do
so such as a permit or for self defense.
2 R.C.C. § 2.15
OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT
COUNT(S) x1
Whoever, being a public servant, commits an act
relating to their office but constitutes an unauthorized
exercise of their official functions, knowing that such
an act is unauthorized; or refrains from performing a
duty which is imposed upon them or which is clearly
inherent in the nature of their office.
2. I earned a certification from the Law Enforcement Training Centre upon graduating Class
9 in Spring of 2022. I am an officer of the State of Ridgeway who is empowered to
conduct investigations per state law. I have received training in recognising probable
cause.
3. The facts of this affidavit are based on 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 is intended merely to show that
sufficient probable cause exists and does not set forth all of my knowledge of this matter.
4. I, theburnerphone (the affiant), submit this affidavit in support of a criminal information
alleging that CELESTIALTACTICAL violated R.C.C § 3.02, § 2.33, and § 2.15.
II. SUMMARY OF OFFENSE CONDUCT.
5. On the 3rd of July, 2026, a tipline was filed with the 1st Platoon of the 91st Military
Police Investigations Company (hereinafter “MPI”) of the Ridgeway National Guard
regarding an incident that took place on June 30th 2026. In the complaint filed by
REALBACONLEAF (hereinafter “the victim”), it was alleged that Private
CELESTIALTACTICAL (hereinafter “the defendant”) of the 1st Infantry Battalion,
under the 301st Infantry Brigade, violated state law and the RNG’s Operational
Regulations (hereinafter “OPREGs”).
6. Attached to the complaint was Exhibit A, a recording that depicts the incident in question
outside of the Sterling Heights Fitness Club. Your affiant has observed the defendant
arrive at the scene following an earlier exchange of gunfire and a subsequent panic
button. At the time of the defendant’s arrival, however, the individuals responsible for the
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initial shooting had already been neutralised or were no longer present or had fled the
scene, to the defendant’s own admission and acknowledgement.
7. The recording further depicts the defendant exiting an RNG Jaguar Humvee while
discharging x1 round. The defendant then ragdolls as a result of an in-game glitch, then
quickly returns to his feet. After briefly assessing the scene during that period, the
defendant discharged their firearm towards the victim. The initial shot misses the victim
and strikes a Black Actilla nearby. The defendant then proceeds to discharge additional
rounds, striking and killing the victim.
8. During a follow-through interview with MPI, the defendant provided statements
regarding their actions during the incident. During this incident, the defendant
acknowledges that upon arrival, they observed that “there [were] no shooters left”. This
statement confirms that the defendant did not arrive during an active exchange of gunfire,
nor did they identify any threat that would justify the use of immediate lethal force.
Despite this acknowledgement, the defendant then stated they observed the victim and
“react[ed] immediately by shooting him”. The defendant did not describe any action by
the victim that indicated they were armed, hostile, or posing an imminent threat. Instead,
when the defendant was questioned regarding the basis for identifying the victim as a
potential shooter, the defendant stated that the victim was “in the middle of the scene”.
9. When further questioned by MPI, the defendant was asked what indicators suggested that
the victim was responsible for the prior shooting; the defendant failed to provide any
specific details or observations regarding the victim’s conduct. The defendant instead
stated that the victim “usually make chaos of the city”. This statement indicates that the
defendant’s decision to engage the victim was influenced by the defendant’s prior
perception of the victim, rather than acting upon any actions observed during the incident.
10. To further expand, the defendant admitted that they fired upon the victim before
determining whether the victim possessed a weapon (“I shot him and I realized he didnt
have a gun”). This admission demonstrated that the defendant intentionally discharged an
RNG-issued firearm towards the victim without first confirming the presence of any
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threat or lawful justification. The defendant’s actions in this manner resulted in the death
of the victim, despite the defendant having acknowledged that no active shooters
remained upon his arrival and despite the absence of any observable threatening conduct
by the victim. The defendant stated that they “react[ed] immediately by shooting him,”
establishing that the discharge was a deliberate decision, rather than an accidental act.
Although the defendant later claimed the shooting was mistaken, and they “didn’t intend
to kill him”, the defendant knowingly fired a rifle at an individual who was unarmed, not
displaying hostile conduct, and not confirmed to be involved in the prior shooting. A
reasonable person would understand that the discharge of a firearm at a person,
particularly in their direction and somewhat of a close distance, creates an obvious and
substantial danger of causing death or serious bodily injury. The defendant’s decision to
employ deadly force in this matter, under these circumstances, demonstrates an act which
is clearly dangerous to human life, which resulted in the death of the victim.
11. Additionally, the shooting constitutes an unlawful use of a Guard-issued weapon
(Stetson-M2M). As depicted in Exhibit A, the defendant exited the RNG Jaguar and
discharged their firearm within Sterling City Limits. At no point during this interaction
had the defendant established a weapon, hostile action, or other circumstance that would
provide a genuine reason for the use of deadly force. To the defendant’s own admission,
the discharge was not done in response to a threat, as upon arrival, “there [were] no
shooters left” and failed to provide any specific indicators of aggression or that the victim
was even connected to the prior exchange of gunfire. Instead, the defendant relied upon
the victim’s location and prior reputation as a basis for their use of force.
12. Throughout this time, the defendant was acting in their capacity as a member of the
RNG. The defendant was operating an RNG Jaguar, wearing RNG uniform, bearing RNG
insignia and utilising RNG-issued firearms. Through their position in the RNG, the
defendant was granted the authority to respond to incidents and utilise equipment within
the scope of their official duties as an RNG guardsman. However, the defendant exercised
this authority in an unauthorised manner by utilising RNG-issued equipment to engage an
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individual who, by the defendant’s own admission, was not confirmed to be an active
shooter and was not displaying any conduct indicating an immediate threat. The
defendant acknowledged that no shooters remained, yet elected to discharge their
RNG-issued firearm against the victim, based solely on assumptions regarding the
victim’s past and the victim’s location. The defendant was not authorised to use
RNG-issued equipment to engage individuals based solely upon assumption, reputation,
or presence at a scene, absent an identifiable threat or lawful basis. Therefore, the
defendant used their authority as a guardsman of the state outside of permitted
circumstances.
III. APPENDIX OF EVIDENCE
13. Your affiant submits the following pieces of evidence into the record:
IV. CONCLUSIONS AS TO PROBABLE CAUSE FOR A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT
14. Based on the above facts and circumstances, your affiant believes that probable cause
exists to warrant a Criminal Complaint to be filed against CELESTIALTACTICAL in
violation of:
a) 3 R.C.C. § 3.02 Murder in the Second Degree ON 1 Count;
b) 2 R.C.C. § 2.33 Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm ON 1 Count; and
c) 2 R.C.C. § 2.15 Official Misconduct ON 1 Count.
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EXHIBIT ID SUMMARY
Exhibit A Recording of the incident
Exhibit B Witness interview w/ MPI
Exhibit C Defendant interview w/ MPI
V. CRIMINAL COMPLAINT REQUESTED
15. Based on all the foregoing, I respectfully request a Criminal Complaint to be issued on
CELESTIALTACTICAL for the charges described in the immediately forgoing section of
this affidavit.
Affiant declares under penalty of perjury that everything stated in this document is true and correct.
Affiant /s/ theburnerphone
Corporal
Ridgeway National Guard
Executed:
07/29/2026
Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this information.
Prosecutor /s/ Gamer80sStyle
Chief State Attorney, Government Corruption
Ridgeway Department of Justice
Executed:
08/03/2026
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