Gloria Critari, 55, was killed on March 12, 2005, in Brookfield, Wisconsin, during a mass shooting at a Living Church of God service held in the Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel. The shooter, Terry Ratzmann, opened fire with a 9mm handgun and fired 22 rounds, killing seven people including Critari and members of the church leadership.

Ratzmann, 44, was a member of the congregation and a computer technician. Reports link his actions to anger over a sermon he heard two weeks earlier and mounting personal problems, including the impending loss of his job. He had no prior criminal record, was described by acquaintances as quiet and fond of gardening, and had a history of depression and medical issues.

The attack drew attention to religious motives and the church’s teachings as investigators examined the context. The community was left grieving after the shooting. If anyone knew Gloria Critari or has information about that day, please share what you can.