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Wisconsin Gymnast Kara Welsh Fatally Shot; Fellow Student Arrested

Chad T. Richards, a former wrestler, faces multiple charges after an altercation led to the death of the national champion gymnast.

  • Kara Welsh, 21, was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at her off-campus apartment on August 30.
  • Chad T. Richards, 23, was present at the scene and has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide and other offenses.
  • Richards and Welsh, both students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, were reportedly in a relationship.
  • Welsh was a decorated gymnast, having won a national title and multiple All-American honors.
  • A GoFundMe campaign for Welsh's family has raised tens of thousands of dollars.
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