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Man who shot La Crosse officer taken from hospital to jail

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The man who shot a La Crosse Police Officer is in the La Crosse County Jail.

Kruk

Allen Kruk, charged with 2nd degree reckless endangerment and theft of a firearm was listed on the county’s inmate locator website this morning.

Kruk had been in the hospital since Aug. 3 after he was shot by Officer Dustin Darling, after he shot Darling first.

Darling had responded to a domestic disturbance call between Kruk and his ex-wife when the incident took place.

Just yesterday, the La Crosse County DA’s office cleared Darling of any wrongdoing, and the police department released body cam video, showing the incident (watch here).

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.

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