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Gunshot Victim's Name Released Save Email Print
Posted: 3:25 PM Jul 22, 2008
Last Updated: 11:18 PM Jul 24, 2008
Reporter: NewsCenter 13 Staff
Email Address: news@weau.com

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Clark County Chief Deputy Jim Backus says the Sheriff's Department is investigating the shooting death of 45-year-old Mary C. Frick from Granton. Investigators say she died from a single gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators say a 911 call came in around 7:40 a.m., July 22, about a gunshot victim on Hill Road southeast of Granton. They say no one was in custody, but neighbors don't need to be worried.

Investigators say the 911 call came from the house where the woman died, but would not say if she made the call. Backus says the woman died before investigators got there.

New information from Thursday's press conference:

From Chief Deputy Jim Backus:

Preliminary investigation shows the victim died of a single gunshot wound to the head. As investigation continues, the Sheriff’s Department is awaiting autopsy and forensic reports and will not release any other details at this time.

As additional information becomes available further news releases will be provided. There is no one in custody and we emphasize there is no danger to the public.

I also want to emphasize there has been a lot of rumor and speculation in this case, which hampers the course of this investigation. The Sheriff’s Department and Coroner’s office continue to pursue the facts of this case and will continue the investigation.

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Posted by: Sheila Location: Neillsville on Jul 24, 2008 at 06:57 PM
I met Mary through my daughter and her boyfriend. She is my grandson's godmother. She has been at my house for family birthdays and is a great person. I am truly devastated as well as the rest of the family. You will not find a sweeter, kinder or giving person in the world. She always had a smile and something nice to say.

Posted by: Jane Location: Neillsville on Jul 24, 2008 at 04:24 PM
My prayers go out to the family. I pray that the culprit be found and pay for his/her crime!

Posted by: Jessie Location: Neillsville, WI on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I've known her since i was 2 & have considered her to be my aunt! She was the best hugger in the world & had the heart of gold! I can still her her voice ringing in my ears. She was loved & cherished by all and her memory will live on! I hope that justice will prevail & the truth will shine through!

Posted by: Kyle Location: Fort Lewis, WA on Jul 23, 2008 at 02:51 PM
I use to work with the victim a couple years ago and still see her every now and then when I visited the work place. She was very nice and it was always nice to talk to her. She was one of the hardest working people you would meet.

Posted by: mary Location: monmouth illinois on Jul 23, 2008 at 08:52 AM
the victim in this case was one of the most giving, loving people i have ever known in my life. she was one of the most extremely non-violent people in the world and i can only hope that the investigation arrives at the truth. i will miss her more than words could ever express and the world has lost a wonderful human being. i hope you are at peace, and i love you infinity times infinity infinity times.

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