Tyler Knudsen was killed by Gregory Cooper.
Family and friends of Knudsen told FOX 4 he was not involved in the fight, rather he was an innocent bystander just waiting to play a round of pool. That's when Cooper allegedly swung a pool cue at another man's head, but instead struck Knudsen, killing him.
Knudsen leaves behind his wife of more than four years, Jamie, and a lot of other friends and family who cared for him.
“He was just a guy really getting his life going,” said Rob Lyons, Jamie’s uncle, “and him and Jamie were ready to start a family, and tragically, this ended all too soon.”
He continued, “Our prayers really go out to [Jamie] and that she'll be comforted in this time. As we celebrate Christmas, we understand what Christmas is about, and who we celebrate at Christmas time, and that [God] can comfort her.”
Family members described Knudsen as a loving husband and a real outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping.
“Family was the most important thing in life to Tyler," his obituary says. "He had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He never knew a stranger and wanted to make everyone laugh and smile. He will be dearly missed.”