Judge John Pier Roemer, age 68

Lost to gun violence on June 4, 2022 in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.

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Jun 7: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2022/06/07/suspect-douglas-k-uhde-targeted-killing-retired-judge-john-roemer-dies/10001923002/
Jun 4: USA TODAY: Retired Juneau County judge John Roemer killed in targeted attack remembered as devoted jurist, church leader
Jun 5: CNN: Federal judge whose son was killed two years ago calls for greater judicial protections after former Wisconsin judge killed | CNN
UPDATE: Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis. | Wisconsin Department of Justice
Jun 3: WTMJ: Retired judge killed; gunman identified; sources say Governor Evers was on suspect hit list
madison.com: Retired Juneau County judge John Roemer killed in 'targeted act' against judicial system, authorities say
Jun 3: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2022/06/03/police-respond-lisbon-home-john-roemer-ex-juneau-county-judge/7505230001/
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