MADISON, S.D. (AP) - Residents in Madison are somberly preparing for a memorial service for shooting victim and retired English teacher Norman Johnson.
The service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, where the 72-year-old Johnson and his wife Barbara were members.
Pastor Dirk Hagmaier says that the congregation is heartbroken over the Tuesday night slaying. Johnson had been a teacher and track coach at Madison High School. In his retirement, Johnson
worked at a hardware store.
Authorities announced Wednesday evening that they arrested 73-year-old Carl V. Ericsson of Watertown in connection with the shooting.