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REPOST @its_onsite Southfield, MI – In a tragic incident, 28-year-old #RobertRidgesIII has been charged with the murder of 29-year-old transgender woman Tahiry “Tokyo” Broom. Authorities allege that Ridges specifically targeted Broom, arranging a meeting through a commercial sex advertisement. The encounter turned fatal on February 9, 2025, in the parking lot of the #RiverstoneApartments, where #TahiryBroom was found with a gunshot wound to the head. Following the incident, Ridges was arrested at the MGM Grand Casino in Detroit. He now faces charges including second-degree murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and felony firearm possession. If convicted, Ridges could face up to life in prison. 
Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren revealed that Ridges had made 33 calls to various sex workers, predominantly Black transgender women, on the morning of the shooting. A search of Ridges’ residence uncovered a stolen Sig Sauer 9mm handgun believed to be the murder weapon. 
Broom’s family described her as a vibrant individual who loved making people laugh Her aunt, Patricia Bender, expressed the family’s grief and desire for answers, stating, “You just wanna know why, like why did you do that?”
Ridges is being held without bond and scheduled for his next court appearance on February 26. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP. | Posted on 17/Feb/2025 07:23:35
