Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old star gymnast, has left her loved ones devastated after she was shot and killed. College friends have identified the person responsible as her boyfriend.
Kara, a national champion, was found dead in her off-campus apartment on August 30. A friend of the couple said he wishes he had spent “just one more” moment with her, hoping it could have “changed” what happened.
On August 31, Sierra Brooks, Kara’s best friend and former teammate, learned the tragic news that Kara had been shot the night before.
“I can’t believe someone could do this, especially to such a beautiful person,” Sierra wrote in a tribute to Kara. Kara was a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where she was majoring in business and economics.
In 2023, Kara won an individual gymnastics title on the vault.
Kara Welsh, a student from Plainfield, Illinois, was found dead in her off-campus apartment around 11:54 p.m. on August 30. She had been shot several times.
When police arrived, they found a 23-year-old man, who knew Kara, in the home. It was determined that an argument had taken place between the two before the shooting.
“Heartbreaking”
Sierra Brooks, Kara’s friend who trained with her at Aspire Gymnastics Academy, shared her grief. “Absolutely heartbreaking to get a call like this. Kara, you deserved so much more. I wish I could see, laugh, and hug you one more time.”
Aspire Gymnastics Academy posted several photos of Kara along with a tribute on their Facebook page.
“As Kara grew, so did Aspire. She was a steady presence in a sport full of ups and downs. She was full of life and personality,” the center wrote. “Her facial expressions spoke volumes. Aspire lost a part of its heart today. Kara, we love you.”
Corey King, the chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW), released a statement on August 31, calling Kara Welsh “a standout member of the Warhawk gymnastics team.” He added that “news of Kara’s death is heartbreaking for our close-knit university community.”
A friend on Facebook also expressed sorrow, sharing a tribute posted by Aspire Gymnastics Academy. “I hate that evil touched this sweet girl’s life,” they wrote. Referring to Kara’s sister Kaeli, they added, “The Welsh sisters showed us what it means to be gym sisters, but so much more. Kara was all heart. This loss is unimaginable.”
‘I beat myself up’
The police have not yet released the suspect’s name, as he has not been officially charged.
However, friends revealed that Kara was dating the man, identified as Chad Richards, and he was helping her move into her apartment.
Brayten Wilkerson, a friend of both Kara Welsh and the suspect, expressed his sorrow, saying, “Sometimes I beat myself up, thinking if I had seen them that day, maybe… just one more joke, one more memory, could have changed things.” Wilkerson, a member of the UWW wrestling team, told ABC’s WISN, “Kara was a sweetheart. She was one of the best people you could meet. Her family raised her to be a wonderful woman.”
A GoFundMe organizer shared that loved ones are “deeply saddened” by Kara’s death. They said, “Kara had a special ability to bring joy to everyone she met, always making people smile with her sense of humor, support, and kind personality.”
“Kara, 21, was looking forward to her senior year as a gymnast at UW-Whitewater, but her life was tragically cut short on August 30 by a senseless act of violence.”
The Whitewater Police Department stated that charges for first-degree intentional homicide, endangering safety with a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct while armed are being sent to the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office.
Michael Bublé thanks God after his son’s cancer remisssion
Michael Bublé, a Canadian musician, is well-known for his captivating stage presence and sultry voice. But it makes sense that throughout the previous few years, he has prioritized his family.
The Bublé family was completely shocked to learn that their little son Noah had hepatoblastoma, a type of liver cancer, in 2016. The family was shocked to learn the unexpected news when Noah was just 3 years old.
Bublé instantly placed their lives and professions on hold, as did his wife, the Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato.
According to Bublé, “everyone in my world knew what my priority was,” People reported. Everybody experiences stuff. All you can hope for is that you discover something new about both yourself and the individuals you are with.
Bublé was “so unstable and vulnerable” at this trying time, so he decided to take a break from performing and recording. His spouse likewise took a career hiatus.
Thankfully, Noah was supposedly “on the mend” in February 2018 following treatment. After undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, he entered remission at the age of five last year.
Obviously, I’ve gone through a lot. My son had just entered remission when I recorded my last album [in 2018], and I wasn’t prepared to return,’ he said.
The cancer diagnosis of his son, according to Michael Bublé, changed him irrevocably.
“Life events that are significant and dramatic, like those that my wife and I have experienced, don’t pass through you unaffected.”
The Canadian celebrity has been extremely guarding his son’s privacy and won’t discuss any specifics of Noah’s care. However, he discussed his son’s sickness when he appeared on “The Late Late Show with James Cordon” in 2018.
Bublé thanked God for his 5-year-old son’s remission while crying as he said that Noah’s story “is too hard to talk about.”
“God, thank you, God, we just had the best doctors and we all moved and lived at [Children’s Hospital Los Angeles].”
Bublé went on, “I’m not okay. When it all began, my wife and I found the strength inside ourselves to pull through, get back up, and stay optimistic. And I cried when they said, “We did it, it’s good, he’s OK,” after the cancer had been removed and the chemotherapy had finished. I suddenly passed out.
He said, “My wife picks me up now.”
The father continued, shedding tears, talking about how much Noah loved superheroes like Spider-Man and Superman.
He declared, “They’re fake.” They don’t exist. You are a superpower. You are my hero. An authentic superhero, Bublé told his son.
Back in 2011, Michael and Luisana tied the knot. Two males, born in 2013 and 2016, and two daughters, born in 2018 & 2022, comprise their family of four children.
Family, according to the Canadian singer—who adores being a father—”is everything.”
Additionally, he offers one piece of guidance to all parents of small children.
“Enjoy each and every minute. Because of their sense of amazement, see the world through their eyes, Bublé told TODAY. “You’ll be looking for [that] feeling for the rest of your life if you miss it.”
Bublé is currently concentrating on his career as well. He released his eleventh studio album, “Higher,” earlier this year. In 2023, the four-time Grammy winner will embark on a tour through Great Britain.
“I’m excited to return to arenas throughout the United Kingdom – it promises to be an incredible arena show!” “I can’t wait for everyone to see it!” he exclaims.
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