MILWAUKEE, WI — A 23-year-old man, Terrieyon Willoughby, is facing first-degree reckless homicide charges in connection with the June 14th fatal shooting of 25-year-old Eric Markham-Flinn, in what authorities say was a targeted act of violence tied to a longstanding personal feud. Willoughby, who also faces a misdemeanor bail jumping charge from a separate case in Washington County, is now at the center of a complex and deeply troubling criminal investigation.

The Incident

The deadly shooting took place at the busy intersection of 35th and Capitol Drive, just after nightfall. According to the criminal complaint, Markham-Flinn was stopped at a red light when a silver Chevrolet Cruze pulled up alongside him. Surveillance video obtained from nearby security cameras shows that gunfire erupted from the Chevy. Markham-Flinn was struck multiple times and fell out of his car, which then drifted across the intersection and crashed into a wall. Nine bullet casings were recovered from the scene by investigators.

The Victim

Eric Markham-Flinn, a 25-year-old Milwaukee resident, lost his life in what authorities are calling an “intentional and brutal act.” Family and friends have described Eric as someone working to better his life, a young man with potential whose life was tragically cut short in a matter of seconds.

The Investigation

The case against Terrieyon Willoughby quickly began to build momentum as investigators uncovered a combination of surveillance footage, eyewitness testimony, social media activity, and incriminating text messages that pointed directly to him.

Key Evidence Includes:

•Surveillance Video: Not only did police obtain footage of the shooting itself, but additional video from earlier that evening shows Willoughby driving the same silver Chevrolet Cruze hours before the fatal incident.

•Eyewitness Account: A witness told police that both Willoughby and Markham-Flinn had attended the same party earlier that night and that the two had a history of conflict. The witness stated that Willoughby chased Markham-Flinn in the Chevy, possibly fueled by ongoing disputes involving a woman.

•Social Media Trail: An Instagram post from Willoughby’s personal account featured him holding two firearms described as AR-15-style pistols—the same type and caliber believed to have been used in the shooting.

•Text Message Confession: Upon Willoughby’s arrest on June 24, police recovered an iPhone allegedly containing a conversation in which he bragged about the murder. In one chilling message, Willoughby stated he “killed an ‘opp’” and included a screenshot of a news story about Markham-Flinn’s death, captioned “he dead.”

Willoughby was arrested at an apartment near 76th and Grantosa, with the silver Chevrolet Cruze parked outside, adding further confirmation to the timeline constructed by law enforcement.

Additional Allegations

Although not currently charged in those incidents, the homicide investigation led detectives to examine three other violent occurrences allegedly linked to Willoughby. These include:

•Two additional shootings

•An incident where he allegedly threatened someone at a gas station

Authorities have stated these cases remain under review as they gather more evidence.

Legal Proceedings

Willoughby remains in custody, with a bond set at $200,000. He has been formally charged with:

•First-Degree Reckless Homicide

•Misdemeanor Bail Jumping (stemming from a prior case involving a concealed weapon charge in Washington County)

He is expected to appear in Milwaukee County Circuit Court in the coming weeks for a preliminary hearing.

Community Impact

This violent incident has shaken residents in the 35th and Capitol neighborhood, adding to a growing concern about escalating gun violence across Milwaukee. Community leaders continue to urge cooperation with law enforcement and advocate for intervention programs that address the root causes of recurring violence, especially among young men.

As the case against Willoughby moves forward, the family of Eric Markham-Flinn is left grieving a loss that no amount of justice can undo. His name joins a long and painful list of those taken too soon by gun violence.

Anyone with additional information related to this incident or any of the other alleged shootings is encouraged to contact Milwaukee Police or Crime Stoppers.

Court files and further updates will be made available as proceedings continue.

Rest in peace, Eric Markham-Flinn. May justice be served.