Green Bay Homicide Suspect Faces July Trial

Dion Richardson charged with first-degree intentional homicide and armed robbery conspiracy in 2024 drug deal gone wrong.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:33pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the gritty details of a drug-related homicide investigation.A single spent bullet casing, a stark reminder of the deadly consequences of drug-related violence in Green Bay.Green Bay Today

Dion Richardson, 19, is set to stand trial on July 20 for his alleged role in the August 2024 shooting death of Brandon Ramirez during a drug deal in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Richardson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide and conspiracy to commit armed robbery, while several other suspects also face charges related to Ramirez's murder.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of drug-related violence and the complexities of prosecuting homicides involving multiple suspects with conflicting accounts of what transpired. The trial will likely provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding Ramirez's tragic death.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, Richardson told police he made a deal to buy marijuana from Ramirez, but a struggle ensued over a gun and the weapon discharged, fatally striking Ramirez in the head. However, the woman driving the vehicle gave a different account, stating that another person entered the car and immediately pointed a gun at Ramirez, who was seated in the front passenger seat, before a gunshot was heard.

  • The shooting incident occurred on August 7, 2024.
  • Dion Richardson's trial is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2026.
  • Darian Pinchart, another suspect, was previously convicted of felony murder and armed robbery and is set to be sentenced on June 15, 2026.
  • Nigel White has a status conference scheduled for next week, while Elijah White awaits a May 18, 2026 trial.
  • Rosemary Williams, who also faces charges, has a status conference on May 29, 2026.

The players

Dion Richardson

A 19-year-old charged with being party to first-degree intentional homicide and conspiracy to commit armed robbery for the death of Brandon Ramirez.

Brandon Ramirez

The victim who died from a gunshot wound to the head during the August 2024 incident.

Darian Pinchart

A 20-year-old who was previously convicted of felony murder and armed robbery in connection with Ramirez's death.

Nigel White

One of the suspects facing charges of being party to first-degree intentional homicide and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

Elijah White

Another suspect facing charges of being party to first-degree intentional homicide and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.

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What they’re saying

“Dion told me everything happened so fast and the gun was on his head and he grabbed it. Dion said again he pointed the gun at him and told him to give me all that, give me that cash... Dion said once they got to Berner he pointed the gun right at him and the girl hopped over and started driving off while he was tussling over the gun. While tussling the gun went off, he hoped out the car, started rolling, hurt his leg and was limping when he went to Darian's house.”

— Dion Richardson

“She heard the man behind her immediately say, 'Don't Move' and observed a black gun raised between her and (Ramirez) who was seated in the front passenger seat. (The woman) heard a gunshot and said the noise deafened her right ear and caused her to panic, suddenly realized (Ramirez) was shot in the head.”

— The woman driving the vehicle

What’s next

The judge will decide on June 15 whether to accept any plea negotiations before Dion Richardson's trial begins on July 20.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing challenges of prosecuting drug-related violence, with conflicting accounts from the suspects complicating efforts to determine the exact sequence of events that led to Brandon Ramirez's death. The upcoming trials will likely provide more clarity on the circumstances surrounding this homicide.