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State agents investigating weekend officer-related shooting in Monroe County

Published

6 years ago

January 8, 2018

DOJ says sheriff’s office has cooperated

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Sunday morning in Sparta.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Sparta Police Department responded to a domestic violence call where a male was threatening a female with a knife.
A Monroe County deputy fired his weapon, killing the man.
The DOJ says the deputy is on administrative leave pending outcome of the investigation.
The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office will get their final report.

Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.