Overview
- A man called 911 from inside the Meijer just before 6 p.m. Thursday saying he had a knife and a hostage; officers located him near a 59-year-old shopper and one 26-year-old Waukesha officer fired after repeated commands to drop the weapon.
- The 21-year-old suspect was taken to a hospital and remains in critical condition while the 59-year-old victim was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and also taken to a hospital.
- The officer who fired has been placed on administrative leave, which the department says follows standard policy after officer-involved shootings.
- Investigators recovered a knife and recorded body-worn camera footage that is not being released as Greenfield police lead the probe and collect witness statements and video; Meijer reopened the next morning after the scene was secured.
- Authorities say they are considering charges such as false imprisonment and recklessly endangering safety against the suspect, and the completed investigation will be reviewed by the county district attorney to determine any further legal action.