William H. Freed, 61, was shot dead at his home on Barker Road in Amberg, Wisconsin on the evening of May 29, 2023. Deputies from the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office responded about 8:10 p.m. and found Freed with a gunshot wound. He worked for most of his life in the logging industry and spent free time with his dogs and riding with his brother and friend, Bob.

A woman taken into custody at the scene was later identified as his wife. The incident was initially investigated as a domestic violence matter. The Marinette County District Attorney’s Office later announced that no criminal charges would be filed, describing the shooting as a tragic but justified act. Investigators reported an argument, that the wife had gone to her bedroom, and that Freed entered with a rifle while he reportedly kept his guns loaded; she used a handgun she kept in the bedroom.

Those who knew Freed remember him as a father and a grandfather to two. Does anyone have information about the events that evening or knew William Freed well enough to add context?