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 individual lifeless Saturday.

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

The automobile 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 support, however the individual died on the scene. A gun was discovered on the scene, in line with officers.

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

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

DCI can also be investigating the deadly capturing of an officer in reference to a Dane Co deputy. There isn’t a indication that the 2 shootings are associated.

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