OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — UPDATE: The man shot in an officer-involved incident Sunday morning in Oshkosh has died, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.
Authorities said that at about 8:18 a.m., an Oshkosh Police Department officer responded to a report of a firearm theft at a Fleet Farm.
The officer contacted the suspect in the business parking lot. Investigators said the man did not comply with commands and continued walking toward the officer. The suspect then retrieved a firearm from his waistband, prompting the officer to fire, striking him.
A firearm was recovered at the scene. Emergency responders provided life-saving measures before transporting the man to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
No officers or members of the public were injured. The officer involved was wearing a body camera at the time and has been placed on administrative leave under department policy.
The Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police Department, and the Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Original reporting:
An officer-involved shooting occurred Sunday morning at Fleet Farm in Oshkosh, resulting in one man being hospitalized, authorities said.
Around 8 a.m., Oshkosh police were dispatched to Fleet Farm at 177 N. Washburn St. after reports of an adult male carrying a handgun, according to the department.
When a uniformed officer arrived, they encountered the man, who was armed, police said. The officer discharged their weapon, striking the individual. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Police said there is no active threat to the community and no other suspects are believed to be involved.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation of the incident. The officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with department policy.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Division of Criminal Investigation at dojcommunications@doj.state.wi.us.
