Alleged killer of former Wisconsin judge had been sentenced on past weapons charges, reportedly had hit list of 13 people

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Wisconsin judge's alleged killer identified; Whitmer, McConnell, Evers among 13 names on hitlist

Uhde is accused of 'targeted' attack on retired Judge John Roemer, remains in critical condition

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has identified the man accused of shooting and killing a retired judge before turning the gun on himself, as reports indicate he also left a "hit list" with the names of Democratic governors Gretchen Whitmer and Tony Evers and Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell. 

 

In a statement provided by Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul Saturday, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) identified the alleged assassin as 56-year-old Douglas K. Uhde, who remains hospitalized in critical condition per the most recent update. 

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Uhde has an extensive criminal and prison record dating back at least two decades, including a case when he was sentenced by Roemer to six years in prison on weapons charges. He was released from his last prison stint in April 2020.

 

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https://www.foxnews.com/us/wisconsin-judge-killer-identified-hitlist-whitmer-mcconnell-evers

 

 

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Update:

 

Man accused of killing Wisconsin judge dies in hospital

 

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting a retired Wisconsin judge and who had a list that included prominent national political figures died in a hospital, a state official said Tuesday.

 

Douglas Uhde, 56, shot former Juneau County Circuit Judge John Roemer in Roemer’s home in New Lisbon on Friday before shooting himself, authorities said. He was taken to a hospital where he had been on life support.

 

Wisconsin Department of Justice spokeswoman Gillian Drummond confirmed Uhde's death. The agency said that Uhde was declared brain-dead on Saturday morning and his body remained on life support until Tuesday morning to allow for organ donation.

 

https://news.yahoo.com/man-accused-killing-wisconsin-judge-180205669.html