Christopher M. Race was 39 when he was shot and killed while working behind the counter of Higher Grounds Bakery and Coffee House in Wisconsin Rapids on March 24, 2018. He owned and operated the bakery with his wife, Jacalyn, and was remembered by friends and patrons as kind, funny, and devoted to his family and business. He had been a high school teacher earlier in his career and was a father to five sons; two young children were present at the bakery during the shooting.

Police responded to an open 911 call from the bakery and arrested 59-year-old Gary Bohman outside the business. Bohman, identified as Jacalyn’s ex-husband, was charged with Race’s murder and held on $1 million bond. Surveillance footage reportedly showed the shooting; court documents did not disclose a motive. The community held memorials and fundraisers for Race’s wife and children.

If anyone knew Christopher, his family, or saw anything at Higher Grounds on March 24, 2018, please share information.