A former poker professional was arrested final week and charged with first-degree homicide and two counts of felony firearm and felon in possession of a firearm. Wayne County prosecutors allege that Craig Bergeron, of Saline, Michigan, shot and killed 37-year-old Tommy Ireland on Dec. 23.
Authorities say Bergeron then fled the scene, however was later arrested by police. Few particulars are recognized in regards to the crime, however police allege Bergeron shot Ireland with a rifle at a house on the east facet of Detroit. Officers had been dispatched to the scene about 8:40 p.m.
Police additionally allege that he later assaulted somebody within the metropolis of St. Clair Shores after the alleged homicide. The felony costs in opposition to Bergeron point out that he a minimum of has some earlier legal file.
The 35-year-old has greater than $1 million in stay event winnings and was additionally gained significantly at on-line poker taking part in below the title ‘hu4rollz.’ His poker file features a fourth-place end within the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Showdown in 2012 for $212,976.
He additionally gained a World Series of Poker Circuit ring in 2011. In 2010, Bergeron completed fourth in a European Poker Tour occasion for $312,853. However, he hasn’t had a significant event money since 2019.
Friends and household gathered to host a vigil final Thursday night time to honor Ireland. Ashley Ireland, the sufferer’s sister, mentioned the household didn’t know Bergeron and had no clue as to why he would possibly shoot her brother.
“We’re looking for answers, and we’re looking for justice,” she instructed CBS News Detroit. “We don’t know anything right now.”
