Earnest Lee "Bug" Riggs Jr., a 48-year-old resident of Wright, Florida, tragically lost his life on March 17, 2021. Riggs was a well-known entrepreneur in the Fort Walton Beach area, having established one of the premier concrete businesses in Northwest Florida, Riggs Concrete. He was also the owner of C&E Entertainment, coordinating and sponsoring celebrity concerts and entertainment shows locally.
Riggs was deeply involved in his community and played a significant role in the lives of his nieces and nephews, often acting as a father figure and mentor.
On the evening of March 17, 2021, Riggs was sitting in a rented Chevrolet pick-up truck on Vincent Lane when he was approached by a young man dressed in black. The assailant fired a handgun at Riggs, resulting in his immediate death. The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as John Galvao-Sahb, who has since been charged with first-degree premeditated murder. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, Galvao-Sahb remains at large, and the motive for the killing has not been established.
The Riggs family has been vocal about their grief and the impact of Earnest's death on their lives. His mother, Kristine Riggs, and his brother, Jeremy Riggs, have both expressed their heartache and the void left by his absence. The family continues to seek justice and closure, hoping for the capture and conviction of Galvao-Sahb. The investigation remains active, with the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office urging the public to provide any information that could lead to the suspect's apprehension.
