Nicholas Scott Christman, 40, was shot and killed in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on August 19, 2020. Responding officers found him in the backyard of a home near 25th Avenue and 51st Street; despite life-saving efforts he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators determined the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery tied to a drug deal. Witnesses reported two men running from the scene and said the suspects had slammed Nicholas to the ground, put a gun to his head, demanded he empty his pockets, then shot him. A plastic baggie believed to contain crack cocaine or crystal meth and a handgun were recovered at the scene.

Two men, Nathan Shaw, 31, and Giovanni Daniel, 28, were arrested and charged in connection with the killing. Shaw was convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, armed robbery with use of force, and possession of a firearm by a felon and received life without parole. Daniel pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon; his first-degree intentional homicide charge was dismissed as part of a plea deal and he was sentenced to 15 years.

Nicholas was a self-employed handyman and musician who enjoyed working on cars and motorcycles, creating art, writing and playing music, and spending time outdoors. Does anyone who knew Nicholas or witnessed the night of August 19 have information to share?