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Oshkosh Officer Shoots Man Reported With Handgun at Fleet Farm

State investigators have opened an independent review of the use of force.

Overview

  • Police say a uniformed officer shot an adult man who had a handgun at the Fleet Farm on Washburn Street around 8 a.m. Sunday.
  • The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and police have not released his condition.
  • The officer who fired was placed on paid administrative leave under department policy.
  • The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is leading an independent review.
  • Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community and asked witnesses to share tips with state DCI or Winnebago County Crime Stoppers.