SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. — Authorities have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of a Canadian tourist during a recent golf trip. Luis E. Cruz Burgos was taken into custody after police executed a search warrant near Kroos Court and Logan Avenue on Friday evening.
The tragic incident occurred early Wednesday morning when Giovanni “Mike” Robinson, 32, was shot while walking downtown with friends and family. The group had just celebrated Robinson’s achievement of making a hole-in-one at a local golf course. Witnesses reported that a dark SUV drove up and a shot was fired from the driver’s side, hitting Robinson. He collapsed within moments, succumbing to his injuries shortly after.
Robinson’s family is grappling with the grief of losing the newly minted father, who had welcomed his first child just six weeks prior to the shooting. His brother Jacob Robinson described the harrowing moment he learned of his brother’s death, expressing the profound sorrow that has enveloped his family since the news broke.
Cruz Burgos has been charged with first-degree reckless homicide and is currently being held at the Sheboygan County Detention Center. While police have made an arrest, the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the case. They have not disclosed what led them to identify Cruz Burgos as a suspect.
The community is left in shock over the incident, which has raised broader questions about safety and violence in public spaces. Robinson’s death not only affects those who knew him personally but has also stirred conversations among local residents about the urgent need for measures to prevent similar tragedies.
As officials continue their investigation, family members are hoping for swift justice while remembering a life that was cut short too soon. Support from the community has poured in, as many seek to honor Robinson’s memory and provide solace to his grieving family. The Sheboygan Falls Police Department is encouraging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward as the investigation unfolds.