Midwest
Boyfriend charged in the shooting death of All-American college gymnast Kara Welsh
Chad Richards, a former member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wrestling team, has been charged in the shooting death of girlfriend Kara Welsh, who was found dead in his Wisconsin apartment just before midnight Aug. 30.
Richards, 23, made his initial appearance via video in Walworth County Court Friday. He was charged with first-degree intentional homicide and is facing additional charges of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct.
Whitewater Police arrived at Richards’ apartment Aug. 30 just before midnight and discovered the body of 21-year-old Kara Welsh. Police initially reported that the victim had a gunshot wound and that an altercation between the two took place before the fatal shooting.
But a criminal complaint released Friday revealed that Welsh was shot multiple times.
Richards placed the 911 call and later told investigators the two were arguing when he said Welsh grabbed his gun from a nightstand. Richards said he wrestled the gun away and shot Welsh because he “feared for his life,” the complaint continued.
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 spent casings were found inside the apartment, and a medical examiner found that Welsh had eight gunshot wounds to the neck, torso and other areas.
ALL-AMERICAN WISCONSIN COLLEGE GYMNAST SHOT AND KILLED DAYS BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Richards, who is being held on $1 million bond, told investigators Welsh was his girlfriend.
According to online records, Richards was a member of the UW-Whitewater wrestling team for two seasons between 2020-2022. Welsh also attended UW-Whitewater, where she was a member of the gymnastics team.
“To put into words the impact Kara had on the Warhawk community is impossible,” coach Jen Regan said of the national champion and two-time All-American. “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.”
Welsh was from Plainfield, Illinois, and was majoring in management in the school’s College of Business and Economics. Last year, she won an individual national title on the vault at the NCAA Division III championships.
Richards is due to appear in court Oct. 26 for a preliminary hearing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Most Wanted: DaPrince Lewis sought by US Marshals
KENOSHA, Wis. – Investigators say a Kenosha teen who is barred from having any guns has been flaunting them on social media. U.S. Marshals are looking for the 19-year-old.
“He’s shown that he has a history and continues to possess weapons illegally,” the U.S. Marshal on the case said.
DaPrince Lewis has a regal name, but investigators say the only stately thing about the teen is how he royally messed up.
“He continues to possess these firearms and display them on social media for everyone to see,” the marshal said.
In June of this year, Kenosha police were investigating a fatal shooting when they came across Lewis for a different reason.
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“During the course of their investigation, they determined that Lewis was in possession of a firearm that he shouldn’t have,” the investigator said.
Further investigation led police to the teen’s Instagram page where they say they found photos of Lewis with guns. The 19-year-old is barred from having any guns because of his criminal history.
“He does have prior convictions for discharge of a firearm from a vehicle and first degree recklessly endangering safety,” the marshal said.
The teen has ties to Kenosha, Racine and northern Illinois. Investigators say he is a known gang member with the name tattooed across his neck.
“I would strongly urge him to turn himself in so he could begin to get these matters behind him,” the marshal said.
Lewis is 5’8″ tall and weighs 150 pounds.
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U.S. Marshals encourage anyone with information about him to call the U.S. Marshal tip line at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous.
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Milwaukee shooting Sunday, 16th and Ring; 1 injured
MILWAUKEE – A 20-year-old was shot in Milwaukee on Sunday, Sept. 8.
The Milwaukee Police Department said it happened around 5:51 p.m. near 16th and Ring.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
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The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Police continue to seek anyone involved.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
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