BARRON COUNTY UPDATE (WAOW-WSAU) – Two officers were killed Saturday in Barron County during a traffic stop.
According to a press release from the Wisconsin Department of Justice, a Chetek police officer pulled a car over around 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Gunfire was exchanged during the stop. Two police officers were pronounced dead at the scene: One from the Chetek Police Department and one from the Cameron Police Department.
The person pulled over was taken to the hospital where they later died.
The DOJ said there is no threat to the community.
The Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading this investigation and is assisted by Barron County Sheriff’s Office, Rusk County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, and a DCI Crime Response Specialist.
DCI is continuing to review the evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Barron County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.
The names of those involved have not yet been released.
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