Bond set at $1M for suspect in fatal cemetery shooting

By: Associated Press//October 7, 2019//

By: Associated Press//October 7, 2019//

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WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — Bond has been set at $1 million for a Wisconsin man suspected of killing a woman and injuring two other people in a shooting at a cemetery.

The 64-year-old suspect from Schofield appeared in court on Friday. Police officials are recommending initial charges of first-degree intentional homicide and two counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide.

The shooting happened on Thursday at Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau. Police officials say the suspect is a former cemetery employee.

The police say a 52-year-old Wausau woman was killed. A 60-year-old Wausau man is in critical condition and a 70-year-old Wausau woman is in stable condition. Their names were not released.

Officials say a handgun was recovered at the cemetery. Police say a fire that broke out in an apartment complex in Schofield before the shooting is connected to the crime.

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