Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

A 42-year-old man died in an officer-involved shooting in the town of Star Prairie, Wisconsin, after he threatened to bring out his hunting rifle. The man was armed when he exited the residence and continued to make threats, prompting a St. Croix County Deputy and New Richmond Police Officer to fire their weapons. The deputy and officer involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave, and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting the criminal investigation of the incident.