Man Charged After Lone Rock Gas Station Stabbing

Overview

• A man suffered multiple knife wounds in a stabbing at the Lone Rock Shell on U.S. Highway 14, in an attack that occurred Sunday and left a 42-year-old Madison resident injured.
• Witnesses restrained the assailant at the scene and Lone Rock EMS provided first aid before the victim was taken to UW–Madison; officials say the victim is stable and expected to recover.
• Deputies from the Sauk and Richland County sheriff’s offices arrested 35-year-old Joseph Schultz of Lone Rock at the scene and he was later charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide.
• Investigators say the suspect and the victim were not known to each other, there is no ongoing public threat, and the Richland County Sheriff’s Office describes the probe as active.
• Local officials thanked bystanders for their help, said further details will be released as the investigation allows, and indicated the community should watch for prosecutorial updates and any additional police statements.