Drive-by shooting suspect appears in court

Ricky Tanner, the chief suspect in a gang-related drive-by shooting, appeared in court for the first time Monday following his arrest in Montana. Tanner, 23, is suspected in a Jan. 26 shooting in the parking lot of a Hillyard grocery store. At least five people were shot at, according to court documents. Tanner is believed to be a member of the “NFL Squad,” a clique of the Gangster Disciples. Multiple victims said they were members of the “SUB Squad,” a group of friends that likes to party together but is not a gang. One of the victims told police he had been involved in a physical fight earlier that day with one of the shooting suspects. Tanner faces four charges, including drive-by shooting and first degree assault. Two teenagers have also been charged in connection with the shooting.