Second Suspect Charged in Fitchburg Drug Deal Homicide

Terryoine Holloway, 17, faces armed robbery and felony murder charges in December 2025 shooting.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 5:23pm

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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 violent aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong.A single spent bullet casing, a stark reminder of the deadly consequences of drug-related violence in Fitchburg.Madison Today

A second person, 17-year-old Terryoine Holloway, has been charged in connection with a December 2025 homicide in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Holloway faces the same charges as 19-year-old Devon Mason, who was previously charged with armed robbery and felony murder for his alleged role in the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of drug-related violence and the involvement of minors in serious crimes. The shooting stemmed from an alleged attempted robbery, underscoring the dangers of illegal drug transactions and the need for community-based solutions to address the root causes of such violence.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, police responded to a reported shooting on December 23, 2025, where they found a 16-year-old Chicago teen with two gunshot wounds who later died. Investigators allege that Mason was driving a vehicle seen in surveillance footage from the scene, and that Holloway told an officer he met with Mason to get a vape and heard the gunshots. The complaint also states that the shooting stemmed from an attempted robbery, with the victim allegedly putting a gun to the barber's head and demanding 'everything'.

  • On December 23, 2025, police responded to a reported shooting on Pheasant Ridge Trail.
  • Last month, prosecutors charged 19-year-old Devon Mason with armed robbery and felony murder.
  • On Tuesday, charges were filed against 17-year-old Terryoine Holloway for the same crimes.

The players

Devon Mason

A 19-year-old Madison resident charged with armed robbery and felony murder for his alleged role in the December 2025 homicide.

Terryoine Holloway

A 17-year-old charged with the same armed robbery and felony murder charges as Devon Mason for his alleged involvement in the December 2025 homicide.

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What they’re saying

“I ain't gonna lie, I need everything.”

— The victim

“Holloway and Mason gave guns to him and the victim. Mason allegedly devised the plan to have the victim and witness rob the barber of promethazine and waited in his vehicle while the two executed the plan.”

— The witness

What’s next

Terryoine Holloway's first court appearance has not yet been scheduled, though the charges were filed on Tuesday.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing challenges of addressing drug-related violence and the involvement of minors in serious crimes. It highlights the need for community-based solutions that address the root causes of such violence and provide support and resources for at-risk youth.