ELKHORN, WI (WTAQ) – A suspect was shot and killed by a deputy in Elkhorn Thursday night according to Walworth County sheriff’s officials.
Deputies attempted to pull the suspect over after he was spotted driving recklessly on Highway 12/67 near Elkhorn around 10 PM, but a pursuit began after the individual failed to pull over.
Officials report that later the suspect’s vehicle did stop and the deputy got out of his squad car. At that point, the suspect started driving toward the deputy, who fired his weapon and killed the man.
No one else was injured.
The shooting is currently under investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
