WI - Kara Welsh, 21, Homicide, Shooting, Aug 30, 2024 (Arrest)

[georgiajean]

MSN

"Asuspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old gymnastics champion from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater."

""The suspect, a 23-year-old male, has been arrested and confined in the Walworth County Jail. The following charges are being forwarded to the Walworth County District Attorney's Office at this time: First-Degree Intentional Homicide (Wis. Stat. 940.01(a)), Endangering Safety by the Use of a Dangerous Weapon (Wis. Stat. 941.20(1)(c)), and Disorderly Conduct while Armed (Wis. Stat. 947.01)," the Whitewater Police Department said in the press release."

""The incident occurred at 147 W. Whitewater Street apartment #203. The victim in this case has been identified as 21-year-old Kara Welsh of Plainfield, Illinois. This information was previously withheld until next of kin was formally notified," police said in the press release."

 

[georgiajean]

Suspect named.

Suspect to appear in court in shooting death of UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh

Whitewater police Tuesday identified Chad T. Richards as a suspect in the death of UW-Whitewater student and champion gymnast Kara Welsh.

www.jsonline.com

"Whitewater police Tuesday identified Chad T. Richards as a suspect in the death of UW-Whitewater student and champion gymnast Kara Welsh."
"Richards is set to appear in Walworth Court Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon."

 

[georgiajean]

Kara was, according to everyone who has spoken, a stellar human being. She died at an apartment, an altercation broke out with the person arrested, who was on scene when authorities arrived. They knew each other.

Who Was Kara Welsh? College Gymnast Who Won National Title Shot Dead Near Wisconsin Campus as Cops Arrest Suspect

University Chancellor Corey King informed students and faculty of Welsh's death in a message on Saturday.

www.ibtimes.sg

 

[georgiajean]

Photo of murder suspect from freshman year at the university.

MSN

"WISN-TV reported that Welsh’s friends say she was dating Richards and he “was helping her move into her apartment.”"
Richards is an athlete at the college, in the same academic major as KW, and also from Illinois.

 

[georgiajean]

Former wrestler at Whitewater University named as suspect in Kara Welsh's murder. Was not listed on last year's roster for wrestling.

Former UW-Whitewater wrestler named as suspect in murder of gymnast Kara Welsh

| By Big Radio News Staff | Whitewater police have identified Chad T. Richards, 23, of Loves Park, Illinois, as the suspect in the killing of UW-Whitewater gymnast Kara Welsh. Richards is scheduled to appear in Walworth

www.wclo.com

 

[GRT]

I wonder if this was a case of her breaking up with him and him deciding that if he couldn't have her, no one could...

 

[georgiajean]

Kara was a champion. https://www.jsonline.com/story/news...ast-kara-welsh-and-chad-richards/75057136007/
"A national champion and two-time All American, Welsh was one of the most decorated gymnasts in Whitewater history.
She competed in floor and vault, according to her roster page on the Whitewater Athletics website. Welsh holds four of the eight highest vault scores in Whitewater program history; she is tied for the highest vault score in program history. "
Another picture of this incredible human:
""To put into words the impact Kara had on the Warhawk community is impossible," said Whitewater gymnastics coach Jen Regan. "A powerful athlete, dedicated teammate, and the light in everyone's dark days, Kara truly lifted each and every one of us up in her time as a Warhawk gymnast. There are no words to describe the void we all feel in our hearts, but Kara's legacy will live on through Warhawk gymnastics forever." "

 

[georgiajean]

I wonder if this was a case of her breaking up with him and him deciding that if he couldn't have her, no one could...

I wonder the same thing. What kind of argument causes one person to pull out a gun and shoot someone several times?
Was it a case of she was more successful than him, and he was jealous/rageful.

There is no excuse for robbing this person, and everyone who knew her or would someday know her, of her life. And he has destroyed his own life, too.

 

[Dotta]

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