One killed in Inexperienced/Lafayette Co. officer-involved capturing

BROWNTOWN, Wis. (WMTV) – The Wisconsin Division of Justice (DOJ) is investigating a cross-county automobile chase involving an officer in Lafayette and Inexperienced Counties that left one particular person lifeless Saturday.

Initially, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Division responded to a car chase in Grant County that started in Dubuque, Iowa. At 2:34 p.m., the Lafayette County sheriff deployed a shock band earlier than opening fireplace.

The car then crashed in Inexperienced County, the place the suspect fled the scene on foot. A gunshot was later heard, and the specimen was discovered close to Freeway 11, west of M County.

Rescuers carried out first help, however the particular person died on the scene. A gun was discovered on the scene, in response to officers.

The DOJ mentioned no legislation enforcement officers have been injured. The deputy minister was positioned on administrative go away.

Wisconsin’s DOJ Division of Felony Investigation is investigating the incident.

DCI can also be investigating the deadly capturing of an officer in reference to a Dane Co deputy. There is no such thing as a indication that the 2 shootings are associated.

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