UW-Whitewater student, gymnastics champion Kara Welsh killed in shooting, man in custody

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UW-Whitewater student, gymnastics champion Kara Welsh killed in shooting, man in custody

Jim Riccioli and Hope Karnopp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Published 10:13 p.m. CT Aug. 31, 2024 | Updated 4:45 p.m. CT Sept. 1, 2024

WHITEWATER - Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student and a national gymnastics champion, was shot and killed late Friday night. A 23-year-old suspect is in custody.

Welsh, who is from Plainfield, Illinois, was a member of the Warhawk gymnastics team, the university said in a statement. Last year, Welsh took the individual national title on vault at the NCAA Division III championships. She majored in management in the university's College of Business and Economics.

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[AllyCat]

1. This is so incredibly sad.

The day before all the new students moved in.

My heart aches for her family, friends, and coaches.

I’m so tired of guns everywhere.

[CBHagman]

2. That is tragic.

So young.

And I'd echo the previous poster's thought.

[LoisB]

3. How sad.

[VMA131Marine]

4. Based on the details in the story

That she knew the assailant, sounds like a the alleged killer was either a current or ex boyfriend.

It’s absolutely tragic!

[LoisB]

5. Yes, I saw that and thought the same. You are so right; It is absolutely tragic.