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Kenosha Standoff Ends With Officer Shooting Suspect After Domestic Call

State investigators will review the officer’s use of force under standard protocol.

Overview

  • Police say a domestic-violence call escalated when a suspect fired at officers, leading to an hours-long standoff at a home near 50th Street and 14th Avenue in Kenosha.
  • Hostage negotiators and a SWAT team contained the house and tried for hours to secure a peaceful surrender with specialized equipment and armored vehicles.
  • According to police, the suspect climbed out a window during the arrest attempt, a six-year veteran officer fired and struck him, and officers recovered a firearm at the scene.
  • The suspect received medical aid and is in custody at a hospital, while police report no injured officers and maintain a perimeter for evidence work.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as Andres Casas and said they had probable cause for multiple domestic-violence charges after a call about a child custody dispute that included signs of a struggle.