A person of interest has been taken into police custody after a tragic incident that occurred inside a Wisconsin sports bar. On Thursday, February 1, Gina Weingart, 37, and Emerson Weingart, 33, were found shot and killed inside the Sports Page Barr in Elkhorn. The Elkhorn Police Department announced on Monday that they had made an arrest based on a lead that developed over the weekend. Although the person was taken into custody on an unrelated matter, the investigation into the shooting continues.
The police received a 911 call reporting “shots fired” just before 12:30 a.m. However, by the time they arrived, the couple had already succumbed to their injuries. Friends and family of the victims revealed that the couple had recently gotten married in June. Gina worked as a bartender at the bar, and Emerson was with her at the time of the shooting.
Jordan Barr, the owner of the bar, expressed his grief on Facebook, condemning the shooter as a coward. He described Gina and Emerson as beloved members of their tight-knit bar community, stating that they had quickly formed strong bonds with the staff and patrons. The tragic loss of the couple has deeply affected everyone involved.
The couple’s obituary revealed that Gina and Emerson had started dating in 2020 and were inseparable. Funeral services for the couple will be held on Saturday, February 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Burlington.
Authorities have not yet determined whether the couple was targeted or if the attack was random. Leland Weingart, Emerson’s brother, expressed his devastation and called for justice for the victims. The community is urged to come forward with any information related to the shooting by contacting the Walworth County Communications Center.
The incident has shaken the Elkhorn community, leaving many mourning the loss of two promising lives. As the investigation progresses, the focus remains on bringing justice to Gina and Emerson Weingart.
