Officer Involved Shooting (MWC Radio)
TOWN OF BIG FLATS, WI (WAOW TV-WSAU) – An investigation is underway following an officer-involved shooting in the Town of Big Flats Saturday afternoon.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), the agency is investigating the incident with the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
A press release from the DOJ says, “at approximately 3:01 p.m., Adams County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call for a driver under the influence of narcotics and armed with firearms. Deputies searched for and located the reported vehicle about an hour later and initiated several short pursuits. During a pursuit, the subject fired a weapon at law enforcement, at which point law enforcement returned fire. The subject was injured as a result of the incident and received medical attention while on scene. The subject was transported to a hospital for critical injuries. No other individuals were injured during this incident. Involved law enforcement are on administrative assignment, per agency policy.”
No names were released.
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