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Fry to be examined for competence, as he waits to be tried for shooting of his stepfather

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Nearly a year after being arrested for the fatal shooting of his stepfather, a La Crosse man will be tested to see if he is competent for trial.

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Forty-two-year-old Alan Fry wants to plead not guilty by reason of mental illness to the death of Brady Fredrickson. Fry already entered a plea of not guilty shortly after the shooting in January, at the house on Farnam Street where he and Fredrickson lived together. He’s now charged with 1st degree homicide, and also might be tried for arson. Authorities say a fire occurred in the house on the night of the shooting.

Judge Gloria Doyle has ordered an examination for Fry. After he’s evaluated by a doctor, Fry is expected back in La Crosse County court in early December. His bond is set at $750,000.

A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.

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  1. Nacho Business

    November 21, 2024 at 7:10 pm

    The shooting occurred at his mother’s home on Farnam, and the fire was at the home on Denton where Fry and his step father lived.

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