The recent shooting of Giovanni Michael Robinson, a Canadian man visiting Wisconsin, has left his family and the community in shock. Robinson, only 32 years old, was killed in a drive-by shooting just after midnight on Wednesday in Sheboygan Falls. His family shared that he was in town for a golf tournament, marking what should have been a celebration of life, punctuated by his achievement of a hole in one just a day prior.
According to reports, the police arrived shortly after the shooting was reported at 12:10 a.m. Despite efforts to save his life, Robinson was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Investigators indicated that he was shot by someone in a small, dark-colored SUV, and they believe Robinson did not know his attacker. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, adding to the family’s anguish over this senseless act.
Robinson was leaving a bar with friends when the tragedy struck; they had asked a delivery driver for a ride home. Jacob Robinson, Giovanni’s brother, expressed the profound sense of loss by saying, “There are no words. There are no words.” He added, “My brother was taken unexpectedly from us, and I just want justice and his name to be known.” The emotional weight is compounded as Giovanni leaves behind a wife and a newborn daughter, Farrah, who was just five weeks old at the time of his death.
The family had been preparing for a joyous occasion—the wedding of Robinson’s sister, which has since been canceled due to the tragic circumstances. Jacob shared his heartache, stating, “I can’t explain how that feels to have to cancel your wedding because your brother’s funeral is going to replace the wedding.” Such juxtaposition of joy and grief underscores the profound loss the family faces.
A GoFundMe campaign launched to support Robinson’s widow and infant daughter has gained significant attention, drawing remarkably close to its goal of $180,000 within a short span, raising $170,000 to date. The campaign describes Robinson in affectionate terms—referring to him as a “beautiful soul” and honoring his legacy as a family man, a former hockey player, and a proud new father.
As this community grapples with grief, they also seek answers about the senseless violence that took Giovanni’s life. The lack of a known suspect or motive amplifies the uncertainty around this tragic event. As the police continue their investigation, the Robinson family remains hopeful for justice while cherishing the memory of Giovanni and the life he built with his loved ones.
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