Gabriella Alexis Cartagena, 24, was reported missing on February 4, 2026, in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was last heard in a phone call from Red Arrow Park pleading 'Please don't shoot me.' After an extensive search, she was found deceased from a firearm injury. Robert Chilcote, 29, her boyfriend and coworker, was taken into custody following a high-speed police chase. He was charged with fleeing a peace officer and being a fugitive from justice. An AR-15 rifle was found in his vehicle. The case remains pending.
Country: United States
State/Province: Wisconsin, United States
City/Region: Marinette
Incident Type: Murder
Relationship Status: Dating
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Incident Date: Feb. 4, 2026
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2026-02-04
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Original language: English
Missing woman found, suspect in custody after final phone call to family: 'Don't shoot me'
Domestic Violence
The case involves a dating relationship between Gabriella and Robert, with escalating domestic conflict culminating in Gabriella's murder by firearm. The suspect's possession of a weapon and flight from police indicate a violent escalation. The relationship was also a workplace connection, adding complexity to the dynamics.
Police conducted an extensive search after Gabriella was reported missing. The suspect was arrested following a high-speed chase involving multiple deputies. Charges include fleeing a peace officer and being a fugitive. The AR-15 rifle found in the suspect's vehicle is key evidence. The case remains pending with ongoing investigation.
Initial uncertainty about Gabriella's whereabouts and condition. The suspect's identity was withheld initially. No reported confusion about the cause of death or suspect identification after arrest.
Gabriella was last seen and heard in Red Arrow Park on February 4, 2026, during a phone call pleading for her life. She was reported missing and considered involuntarily missing, prompting a search. Robert Chilcote, her boyfriend and coworker, was identified as a person of interest. He fled from police in a red Toyota Prius, leading to a chase and crash. An AR-15 rifle was found in his vehicle. Gabriella was found deceased from firearm wounds. Charges were filed against Chilcote, and the investigation is ongoing.
High risk due to firearm access, escalation of violence, and threats. The suspect's flight and possession of an AR-15 rifle indicate potential for further harm or evasion.
Early warning signs included a distressing phone call and firearm possession. The rapid escalation to lethal violence underscores the importance of timely intervention in domestic conflicts. The suspect's flight and weapon access highlight risks in similar cases.
The final phone call from Gabriella pleading 'Please don't shoot me' was the critical early signal.
The suspect's relationship to the victim as boyfriend and coworker, the location at Red Arrow Park, and the discovery of the AR-15 rifle were key clues.
The AR-15 rifle found in the suspect's vehicle and the phone call recording were the strongest evidence types.
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No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrest and discovery of the victim.
Exact motive details and relationship dynamics remain unclear pending further investigation.