18 years in prison for third of three men accused in fatal shooting near 6th & Concordia

MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- One of three men involved in a deadly robbery in Milwaukee has learned his fate.

24-year-old Terry Blunt on Wednesday, May 11th was sentenced to serve 18 years in prison after he was convicted of felony murder (repeater), a charge he pleaded guilty to.

The shooting occurred on April 8th, 2014 near 6th and Concordia -- and it was one of five separate shooting incidents that occurred on this night in Milwaukee.

48-year-old Matthew Glassford died at the scene.

Others charged in the case include 23-year-old Corren Mattox and 23-year-old Davontay Ballinger.

Mattox in December of 2014 pleaded guilty to a charge of felony murder -- attempted armed robbery as party to a crime.

He was senteced to serve 14 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision.

Ballinger in October of 2015 pleaded no contest to a charge of felony murder -- attempted armed robbery as party to a crime.

He was sentenced to serve four years in prison and four years extended supervision.

 

A criminal complaint in the case says officers were dispatched to the area of 6th and Concordia on the night of April 8th, 2014, where they found Matthew Glassford suffering from a gunshot wound.

Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department arrived on scene and pronounced Glassford dead.

A Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be two gunshot wounds to the chest and back. The manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Investigators interviewed Mattox, who told them on the night of April 8th, he, along with Ballinger and Blunt were hanging out in the area of 6th and Concordia, when they observed the victim of the shooting, whom Mattox told officials Terry Blunt knew as "Matt."

Blunt told Mattox and Ballinger that "Matt" buys pills from Blunt's father, and that "Matt" would likely have money on him, police say. Mattox told investigators the three decided to rob "Matt" and divide the proceeds.

Then, Mattox told investigators Mattox told Blunt where he had hidden a .22 caliber rifle, according to police.

The complaint says Blunt obtained that rifle and placed it in his sleeve. The three then walked toward "Matt" who was standing on the sidewalk in front of 546 W. Concordia Ave.

Police say "Matt" ran onto the porch, and Blunt "pursued" Matt. Mattox told investigators Blunt pointed the firearm toward "Matt" while demanding property -- specifically saying "Where the money at?"

"Matt" said he didn't have any money, and began banging on the door to the residence.

That's when police say Blunt shot "Matt" once -- causing him to lean over the banister. Blunt then shot Matt a second time, causing him to fall onto the floor of the porch, police say.

Blunt, Ballinger and Mattox then fled the scene.

Investigators interviewed Ballinger, who, according to the complaint, said it was Blunt's idea to rob the victim in this case. Ballinger told police he and Mattox agreed to act as lookouts while Blunt committed the armed robbery.

Investigators interviewed Ballinger's sister, who said she had a conversation with Blunt the day after the shooting, and said he told her he needed to get out of town because he had "popped" someone.

When investigators talked with Blunt, he blamed the shooting on Mattox -- saying he himself agreed to act as a lookout, and was promised money in return, according to the complaint.