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Barbecue Turned Deadly on Fourth of July | Eau Claire News
A Fourth of July barbecue in Madison turned deadly when a 19-year-old, Brian Woods, shot a man during a heated argument over car keys—leading to charges of reckless injury and using a dangerous weapon. The victim, who claimed he was trying to stop drunk drivers, ended up with a shattered femur and a bullet still lodged in his leg. Woods says he fired to protect his mom and sister from the victim’s assault, but his lawyer entered a not guilty plea. The case is far from settled—with a status hearing set for September 21—and the truth remains murky as witnesses offer conflicting accounts. Listen…
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