OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ)- The man convicted of starting a standoff that led to police fatally shooting a hostage was sentenced to life in prison.
In a Winnebago County Courtroom Wednesday, Judge John Jorgensen sentenced Brian Flatoff to 100 years in prison for the Eagle Nation Cycles Standoff in 2015.
The standoff resulted in officers shooting and killing innocent bystander Michael Funk, who officers mistook for Flatoff.
Before being sentenced, Flatoff continued to avoid taking responsibility for the actions that took place.
“When I said I wouldn’t change what I did, I meant that back then I did the best that I could do. I was having mental health problems.”
Flatoff said he understands that the actions call for consequences.
“I am going to pay for what I did, even if means dying in prison I am going to pay for that. All I asked for was for the truth to come out, and I don’t believe that happened.” Judge John Jorgenson disagreed.
“You are one hundred percent responsible for what happened that day. The decisions that you made and the action that you took led to everything that happened that day.”
Judge Jorgensen cited many reasons for his decision.
“Based on your previous convictions, your horrible character, lack of rehabilitation and lack of accepting responsibility, I am finding that it is necessary to incarcerate you for the remaining years of your life to protect the public and to show the seriousness of this offense.”
Flatoff indicated that he will appeal the sentence.
