November 2, 2023 – Ozaukee County, WI – On Tuesday, November 2, 2023, at approximately 11:00 a.m. Ozaukee County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to pull over and arrest an individual for outstanding felony warrants. The subject fled in their vehicle, leading to a vehicle pursuit where law enforcement deployed a tire deflation device and the subject’s vehicle came to rest near the 900 block of Lakefield Road in the Town of Grafton.
The subject then fled on foot to a nearby tree line and was pursued by law enforcement. Initial information is that the subject presented a weapon. An Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office deputy discharged their firearm, striking the subject. Lifesaving measures were performed but the subject ultimately died from their injuries on the scene. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
There is no threat to the public. No law enforcement officers were injured during this incident. Involved deputies were wearing body cameras during the incident.
The deputy who discharged their weapon has been placed on administrative assignment, per agency policy.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading this investigation and is assisted by the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Wisconsin State Patrol, DCI’s Digital Evidence Unit, and a DCI Crime Response Specialist. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation. Also assisting on scene were the Mequon Police Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Cedarburg Police Department, Grafton Police Department, Grafton Fire and Rescue, and Ozaukee County Emergency Management Division.
DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Ozaukee County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.
Please direct media inquiries regarding the officer-involved critical incident to Wisconsin DOJ.
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November 2, 2023 – Ozaukee County, WI – Law enforcement agencies are working a scene near the 900 block of Lakefield Road in the Town of Grafton.
There is no danger to the public but we ask that you avoid this area while the investigation is ongoing.
This is a working story. Additional information will be made available as it becomes available.
