A Vernon County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed a driver during a traffic stop on Friday evening, authorities have now confirmed. The incident occurred at around 5:55 p.m. near Wisconsin Highway 35 and Gianoli Rd. in Genoa. Vernon County sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a residence in the area for a welfare check.
Read MoreThe 42-year-old man who was fatally shot by law enforcement officers Saturday night after he allegedly exited a residence while armed with a rifle has been identified as a Minnesota corrections officer, last employed at the Stillwater prison. A written statement from Minnesota Dept. of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell identified the man as Tyler Abel, of rural New Richmond.
Read MoreA 42-year-old New Richmond man was shot and killed by law enforcement after he exited a residence while armed with a long gun Saturday night in Star Prairie Township. The St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says a domestic disturbance report was received around 10:45 p.m. at a residence in Star Prairie Township, about five miles north of New Richmond. A caller said her husband was "out of control" and "threatening to bring his AR out."
Read MoreGLENWOOD CITY—A St. Croix County sheriff's deputy has died after being shot by a suspect near Glenwood City. The suspect fled through a wooded area and was later found with a fatal gunshot wound, believed to be self-inflicted. He was confirmed deceased at the scene, per law enforcement and EMS radio dispatches.
Read MoreMilwaukee police officers shot and injured two suspects while responding to reports of large crowds in the 1200 block of S. Cesar Chávez Dr. late Friday night. Police say while officers were trying to disperse the large crowd around 11 p.m., "several individuals" began firing shots in the area.
Read MoreTwo police officers and a suspect are dead after an exchange of gunfire during a traffic stop Saturday afternoon in Barron County. Authorities have confirmed that around 3:40 p.m., a Chetek officer conducted a traffic stop on a suspect, with an officer from Cameron assisting.
Read MoreStillwater police confirm that a man is dead after exchanging gunfire with officers at an apartment building on Saturday afternoon. Police say they were dispatched to an apartment building located at 2225 Orleans Street West just before 2:30 p.m. for multiple reports of gunshots being fired inside. Another report came in to dispatch from someone inside saying they’d been shot.
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