Green Bay police officer Dan Skenandore. PC: Fox 11 Online
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The name of the Green Bay police officer who exchanged gunfire with a man who died on the city’s west side last month has been released.
Police say on the afternoon of Feb. 23, Green Bay Police Officer Dan Skenandore, 6.5 years of service, located a vehicle believed to be involved in a disturbance on Green Ridge Drive near Open Gate Trail.
Officials say Steve Evaristo Ventura, 40, fired his weapon. Ventura and Officer Skenandore then exchanged gunfire. Ventura was injured. Lifesaving measures were performed. Ventura was transported to the hospital and later died.
A firearm was located at the scene. The cause of the injuries sustained by Ventura remains under investigation.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
Green Bay Police Officer Skenandore was placed on administrative leave, per department policy.
Officer Skenandore was wearing a body camera during the incident and the Green Bay Police Department has squad cameras.
DCI is leading this investigation and is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Brown County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.
Ventura has a criminal history. In 2013, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for an aggravated battery case in Brown County, and then five years on extended supervision. He was released from prison on Dec. 20, 2022.
He also has prior convictions for battery, burglary and criminal damage to property.
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