Suspect dies at scene following vehicle pursuit
A pursuit that began in Waukesha County last night came to an end in Elkhorn when a man was shot by a Walworth County deputy and died at the scene, according to officials.
The suspect vehicle had been called in as driving recklessly in Waukesha County. It was located north of Elkhorn but an attempt to stop the vehicle at Highways 12/67 and Potter Road was unsuccessful, leading to a pursuit into Elkhorn. Several attempts were made to stop the vehicle during the pursuit, according to a news release from the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.
At about 10 p.m., the vehicle reportedly came to a stop and a deputy exited his marked squad car when the suspect allegedly drove toward the deputy who shot the man, the release states.
The incident occurred on Centralia Street about two blocks east of Highway 67. The suspect vehicle and a Walworth County squad were both towed from the scene this morning.
Per standard practice for an officer involved shooting, the deputy has been placed on administrative duty while the incident is investigated.
Agencies conducting separate investigations include the Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigations, and the Medical Examiner’s office. The District Attorney’s office will also be part of the investigation and conduct a legal analysis of the shooting, the release states.
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