SHAWANO, WI- An officer involved shooting occurred Saturday evening in the City of Shawano.
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death that occurred on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m.
City of Shawano Police Officers responded to a home in the 900 block of Lafayette Street for a reported disturbance.
Officers entered the basement of the home and observed an individual with their hands in the air and another individual holding a shotgun.
One officer discharged their weapon, striking the individual holding the shotgun. Officers administered lifesaving measures and the individual was transported to a local hospital where the individual died.
No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.
The involved officer from the Shawano Police Department has been placed on administrative assignment, per department policy.
Shawano County Sheriff’s Office is leading this investigation.
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