Chad Bickler, 42, was shot and killed on December 26, 2019, in Wind Lake, Wisconsin. He was taken to a hospital in Franklin where he was pronounced dead. Family and friends remembered him for his love of sports, family gatherings and outdoor activities such as fishing and camping, and said his laughter and kind spirit left a lasting impression.

According to the criminal complaint, the shooter followed his ex-girlfriend to a residence in the Town of Norway where Chad was present. The complaint says the shooter crashed his vehicle into the ex-girlfriend’s car, confronted her and then shot Chad multiple times; threatening messages had been sent to the ex-girlfriend beforehand.

Does anyone who knew Chad or who was in Wind Lake on December 26, 2019 have information that could shed more light on what happened?