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Wisconsin Police Fatally Shoot Gunman on Middle School Roof; No Students Injured

Officers respond to reports of individual "acting erratically" on school grounds, ensuing confrontation leaves gun-wielding suspect dead; Justice Department leads ongoing investigation.

  • Wisconsin Police responded to a call about a person 'acting erratically' in the parking lot of Kennedy Middle School, who then climbed onto the roof and began shooting at the officers.
  • The gunman, whose identity and motives remain unknown, was killed by the police when they returned fire.
  • During the incident, 50-70 students were inside the school attending after-school activities, none of whom were injured.
  • Following the shooting, the school was placed on lockdown and all the students were safely transported to a nearby elementary school and reunited with their families.
  • The incident is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation, and the three officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, as per department policy.
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