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Fort Atkinson Officer Fatally Shoots Person During Disturbance Call

State investigators have opened a probe that will be referred to the Jefferson County district attorney.

Overview

  • Officers were called around 5 p.m. to a home near Washington and Hickory streets after reports of shots from inside.
  • Police surrounded the residence during a standoff, and one officer fired, striking a person inside the home.
  • The wounded individual was airlifted to a Madison hospital and later died, according to state officials.
  • Investigators recovered a rifle from the residence that was not police-issued.
  • The officer who fired wore a body camera, has been placed on administrative leave, and no officers were injured.