Jason Patrick Pritchard, 44, was fatally shot outside the Badger Tavern in southwestern Madison on the evening of May 5, 2023. He was discovered with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene after being shot at close range in the chest while talking with other patrons; he had been on the phone with his parents shortly before the shooting.

Pritchard had recently moved back to Madison and worked at County Materials, where he hoped to become a foreman. He is remembered by family and friends as warm and charismatic, a devoted father to his son Jaylen who enjoyed fishing, basketball and spending time with nieces and nephews. The killing sparked local discussion about gun violence and public safety.

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting; the case remains active. If anyone was at the Badger Tavern that night or has information about what happened, please come forward.