2/3/24 NFDL Police Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting
3 February 2024 News
The state’s Depart of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer involved fatal shooting that occurred in Winnebago County Friday evening. At approximately 9:40 pm, a North Fond du Lac police officer initiated a traffic stop in North Fond du Lac. The vehicle fled leading to a pursuit. A Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s deputy deployed a tire deflation device on Interstate 41 near County Highway Z about a 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. That person exited the vehicle and approached law enforcement. A North Fond du Lac police officer discharged their gun, striking the person. Life saving measures were performed but the person died from their injuries on the scene. No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident. The North Fond du Lac police officer was placed on administrative leave. The DCI is investigating.
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