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College gymnast from Chicago suburbs shot and killed days before senior year

Kara Welsh
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Kara Welsh, a college student from Chicago's southwest suburbs, was shot and killed Friday night inside an apartment in Wisconsin. She was 21 years old.

Welsh, of Plainfield, was a gymnast attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW). In a letter to students, faculty and staff, UWW Chancellor Corey King described Welsh as a "standout member" of the team who won the 2023 national individual title in vault.


Whitewater police said the shooting happened Friday night inside of an apartment near Whitewater and Main Streets. Officers arrived at the apartment shortly before midnight, and they found Welsh dead.

A 23-year-old man was also inside the apartment. Officials said he and Welsh knew each other. An investigation revealed that he and Welsh got into a fight, after which police said he shot Welsh multiple times.

The 23-year-old man was arrested and now faces multiple charges, including first degree homicide.

UWW is scheduled to start classes Tuesday. King said Welsh was entering her senior year.

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