On the evening of June 2, 2025, Robert William Ritter Jr., 72, was shot and killed inside his home in the 1400 block of Jiroch Street in Muskegon, Michigan. The shooting happened around 5:50 p.m.; Ritter was struck in the torso, treated at the scene, and taken to Trinity Hospital where he died. A neighbor reported seeing a hand extend from the window of a passing car and fire a gun.

Ritter, known as Bob, was a retired journeyman tool and die maker with over three decades of experience. He was active in the McLaughlin Neighborhood Association, had been married to his wife Cheryl for 45 years, and enjoyed woodworking and family camping at Pioneer County Park.

The Muskegon Police Department says the motive is unclear and that there is no evidence Ritter was the intended target. An 18-year-old, Jamaul Hanson, has been arrested and charged with open murder and a weapons offense in connection with the shooting; he was denied bond at arraignment. Hanson is also charged in a separate assault with intent to murder case with bond set at $1 million. The legal proceedings are ongoing.

If anyone knew Bob or saw activity in the Jiroch Street area that evening, can you share what you remember?