Killshot

A calculating hitman known as Blackbird, he moves through the underworld with cold efficiency. The character’s past includes a tragic mistake where he accidentally shot his younger brother, fueling a ruthless, mission-focused mindset. He accepts a hotel murder assignment from a Mafia boss and also silences a witness, entangling himself deeper in a web of crime. His eventual confrontation with Wayne and Carmen ends with his death in a final shootout.

Wayne’s estranged wife who becomes a central figure in the conflict swirling around Blackbird and Richie. She and Wayne are living under the threat of violence, and she demonstrates resilience and determination as danger closes in. She defends herself and Wayne in tense moments, and at the climax, she aids in the effort to stop Blackbird. Her relationship with Wayne is strained yet remains a key source of motivation amid the peril.

A recently fired ironworker living in Michigan who becomes an unintended target of a violent criminal underworld. He fights back against Richie and Blackbird, survives multiple close calls, and, with Carmen, enters Witness Protection. His steadfast, protective nature drives him to confront Blackbird in the climactic showdown. The couple ultimately clings to each other as they rebuild after the danger passes.

A volatile young criminal who partners with Blackbird to extort Carmen’s boss and finance the operation. He commits reckless acts, including killing a clerk, and relentlessly pursues money and power. His temper and impulsive violence escalate the danger for the Colsons and others. He meets a violent end at the hands of Blackbird during the final confrontation.

A fellow First Nations member who becomes involved when Blackbird presses him for Wayne’s whereabouts. He is drawn into the violence and ultimately killed as part of the confrontation around the Colsons. His presence underscores the story’s ties to community and loyalty under pressure.

The crime lord who hires Blackbird to carry out the hotel murder and who later becomes a target as the plot unravels. His power and connections drive the demand for violence, setting the stage for a deadly feud. His role represents the criminal forces behind the escalating conflict.