The man accused of fatally shooting college gymnast Kara Welsh has been identified as Richards, 23, from Loves Park, Illinois in Unites States Of America.

Richards was arrested for allegedly shooting 21-year-old gymnast Kara Welsh multiple times near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus.

Whitewater police have requested charges of first-degree intentional homicide, endangering safety with a dangerous weapon, and disorderly conduct while armed Police believe Welsh knew Richards, but their relationship is unclear Officers found Welsh dead from multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment just before midnight on Friday.