A 23-year-old man has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the fatal shooting of a national gymnastics champion in his apartment near the…
She was found in a pool of blood after Richards called 911. He 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.
Police found a handgun and shell casings on the apartment floor. Richards later was arrested. He told investigators that Welsh was his girlfriend. The Associated Press left a message Friday afternoon seeking comment from Richards' attorney, Gibson Hatch.Chicago to host free Selena Tribute Concert in Millennium Park
Welsh, who was from Plainfield, Illinois, was majoring in management in the school’s College of Business and Economics. She was a member of the Warhawk gymnastics team and last year took the individual national title on vault at the NCAA Division III championships. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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