APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) -The investigation into the details that led to the shooting death of Appleton Fire Driver Engineer Mitch Lundgaard is still be conducted, but Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna says its time to take action against circumstances that keep reoccurring.
“We can talk about problems and continue to talk about them and talk about them, but at some point, we need to stand up and do something, and darn it, need some help.”
Mayor Hanna did not give details about exactly what he was addressing but pointed to things like drug abuse, alcohol, mental health leading to bigger problems.
“Those are the root issues and root causes of tragic things that happen across this country. We happen to be the latest, it’s frustrating.”
The Mayor said money needs to be spent on resources to solve those problems.
