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Bridget A. German

Death by Force
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Bridget A. German, aged 66, tragically lost her life on July 28, 2019, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Bridget was one of the victims in a devastating spree killing orchestrated by her son, Ritchie German Jr. The incident occurred at Bridget's Lafayette townhome, where Ritchie German Jr. fatally shot her five times in the head on the night of July 26 or early the following morning. This horrific event also claimed the lives of Bridget's 32-year-old son, Douglas German, and her 8-year-old grandson, ...Read More
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  • WQOW: Chippewa County Shootings: What we know so far
  • WISN: 5 dead, 2 injured in linked Wisconsin shootings
    • Victim Details

    Bridget A. Ger

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Chippewa Falls

    WI

    2019-07-28

    66

    Bridget

    A. German

    11/11/2025

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    11/11/2024
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    02/11/2023
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