WINNEBAGO CO, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A suspect with a gun who approached a North Fond du Lac police officer was shot and killed by that officer Friday night, according to the Wisconsin Dept. of Justice. The officer was not hurt.
According to the DOJ:
“At approximately 9:40 p.m., a North Fond du Lac police officer initiated a traffic stop in the Village of North Fond du Lac. The vehicle fled the traffic stop leading to a pursuit. A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy deployed a tire deflation device on Interstate 41 near County Hwy Z approximately one-half mile into Winnebago County causing the vehicle to stop. The driver, and lone occupant, of the vehicle called 911 and reported they had a gun. The subject exited the vehicle and approached law enforcement. A North Fond du Lac police officer discharged their firearm, striking the subject. Life saving measures were performed but the subject died from their injuries on the scene.”
Neither the suspect or officer has been identified.
As is standard practice, the officer was placed on administrative leave.
The state Dept. of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into Friday’s incidnt.
I-41 was closed for several hours due to the crash and subsequent confrontation.
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