Wisconsin Rapids man charged with death of ex-wife's husband

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. (WSAW) -- A 59-year-old Wisconsin Rapids man was charged Monday with the murder of his ex-wife's current husband.

Gary Bohman remains in the Wood County Jail on $1 million bond. Police said they responded to Higher Ground Bakery Cafe on 8th Street March 24 for an open 911 call.

Court documents show 39-year-old Christopher Race was found dead from a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Bohman was arrested outside the business. According to court documents, surveillance video showed Bohman shoot the victim as he worked behind the counter. Race's two young children were present.

Court documents did not disclose a motive.

The Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Division of Criminal Investigation and the State Patrol are helping with the investigation.

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