On the evening of Sunday, April 19, 2026, Ronald Milton, 41, was working at his Backyard BBQ food truck in a parking lot on New Halls Ferry Road in Ferguson, Missouri, when a vehicle approached the crowd and an occupant opened fire at about 6:26 p.m. Milton, known as Big Ron and remembered for feeding people after last year’s tornado and for his generosity, was struck along with two women. All three were taken to a local hospital; the two women suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and Milton later died of his wounds.

The Ferguson Police Department initially responded and the case was assigned to the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons. As of the most recent update, no arrests have been announced and police have not released a suspect or vehicle description. Local business owners and community members have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Anyone who knew Ronald, witnessed the shooting, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.