Brown County Sheriff's Office squad. PC: Fox 11 Online
ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An 18 year old male has been taken into custody in connection to an incident that closed the ramp from westbound WIS 172 to southbound I-41 in Ashwaubenon.
On Friday at approximately 12:31 pm, law enforcement officers and fire/rescue personnel responded to the area of I-41 southbound and State Highway 172 for a report of a one vehicle crash that left the roadway.
Responding deputies received information from passerby’s that a male was seen running from the vehicle with a firearm.
Upon arrival on scene, deputies took the 18-year old male who had firearm near him in a ditch into custody without incident.
A search of the vehicle involved in leaving the roadway resulted in the locating of a deceased adult male. Cause of death is pending autopsy results.
The 18-year-old male remains in custody. At this time, there is no information to indicate the public is in any further danger.
The area of I-41 and STH 172 remains an active crime scene and members of the public are urged to avoid this location for the time being if possible. STH 172 (westbound) remains open; however the ramp from 172 (westbound) to I-41 (southbound) is closed. There are also partial lane closures on I-41 (southbound). Anticipated ramp opening is 7 p.m. Friday.
No names will be released at this time pending notification of next of kin.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Office is leading the criminal investigation which remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Brown County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Sgt. Justin Raska at 920-448 6184 or via email at Justin.Raska@browncountywi.gov or the BCSO Investigative Division at 920-448-4230 reference BCSO Case #25-025860.
Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward by contacting Green Bay Area Crime Stoppers by phone at #920-432-7867, through their website at 432stop.com, or by downloading the P3 tip app through Google Play or the App Store.
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