Clifford A. Grice, also known as Tony, tragically passed away on January 23, 2019, at the age of 41 in Janesville, Wisconsin^1^. Born on August 22, 1977, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Clifford was remembered fondly by his family and friends. His death was the result of a violent altercation that escalated into a fatal shooting.
On the evening of January 23, 2019, an argument between Clifford Grice and another man over a woman led to the deadly incident.
The confrontation occurred outside Clifford's home on Janesville's south side. The suspect, a 39-year-old man from Browntown, had previously been in a relationship with the woman who was present during the argument. After the relationship ended, the woman began seeing Clifford, which sparked the conflict. During the altercation, the suspect shot Clifford multiple times, resulting in his death.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in his vehicle. The woman, who witnessed the incident, called 911 immediately after the shooting. Law enforcement officers from Green County pursued the suspect for approximately 20 minutes before cornering him at a campground near Brodhead. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody and held in the Rock County Jail.
The legal proceedings that followed saw the suspect, Lucas Stuhr, plead guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree intentional homicide. In June 2020, Rock County Judge Barbara McCrory sentenced Stuhr to 30 years in prison, with an additional 15 years of extended supervision. This sentence marked the conclusion of the legal case surrounding Clifford Grice's tragic death.
Clifford's passing left a profound impact on his community, and his memory continues to be cherished by those who knew him. The events leading to his death and the subsequent legal actions highlight the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
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