Richard Tony Rubalcava, known in the ring as Superbad Santana Starks, was fatally shot on June 3, 2024, outside his home in the 8100 block of 84th Place in Justice, Illinois. Police say a group of young people had gathered nearby; Rubalcava’s young adult daughter called him outside to check the commotion and he told her to run back inside. Seconds later gunfire erupted and Rubalcava was struck multiple times. Officers and firefighters provided aid and he was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he died about 20 minutes later.

Authorities describe the shooting as an isolated incident and stated there was no ongoing threat to the neighborhood. No suspects were in custody at the time of the report, and Justice police asked the public for tips and any video footage. Rubalcava was a 42-year-old professional wrestler and co-founder of a Chicago wrestling federation, a single father of four who enjoyed BattleBots and airsofting with his 12-year-old son. The wrestling community and local residents have rallied to support his family, including a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.

Does anyone in the area have video or witnessed the shooting who can contact Justice police with information?