Charged with felony murder in connection with fatal shooting, Davontay Ballinger reaches plea deal
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- The second of three men charged with felony murder in connection with the shooting death of 48-year-old Matthew Glassford that occurred in April of 2014 has reached a plea deal. This was one of five shootings to occur on April 8th.
22-year-old Davontay Ballinger on Monday, October 26th pleaded no contest to the felony murder charge filed against him. Ballinger will be sentenced on February 4th, 2016.
As for the other men charged in this case, 23-year-old Terry Blunt has a jury trial scheduled to begin on February 1st, 2016.
22-year-old Corren Mattox on December 1st, 2014 pleaded guilty to a felony murder/attempted armed robbery charge.
He was sentenced to serve 14 years in prison, and 10 years extended supervision.
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.
Terry Blunt
A criminal complaint in the case says officers were dispatched to the area of 6th and Concordia on the night of April 8th, where they found Matthew Glassford suffering from a gunshot wound.
Milwaukee fire officials 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.
Corren Mattox
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.
Blunt was convicted of armed robbery in June of 2010.