DOJ releases some details on Friday shooting

Editor’s note: Th Metro Wire was the only news outlet at the scene in the early morning hours of April 7. For the full details, click here. 

Metro Wire Staff

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved critical incident that occurred in the early morning of April 7.

At approximately 3:06 a.m., officers from Stevens Point Police Department were called to a residence on the 900 block of Fifth Ave. for a report of a “suspicious person outside of a residence,” according to a news release from the DOJ.

Upon arrival, officers located an individual outside a nearby home. The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect discharged a weapon at the officers, who returned fire, striking the individual. The officers immediately began life-saving measures and the individual was taken to a local hospital.

No law enforcement officers were injured in this incident. Involved officers have been placed on administrative assignment.