OCONTO< WI (WRN) – An Oconto County sheriff’s deputy is on administrative leave following a fatal shooting, and state authorities are looking for help from the public as the investigation continues.
The state Justice Department is investigating the incident, in which the deputy shot and killed a person who was allegedly armed with a knife.
The Division of Criminal Investigation says the shooting happened Wednesday, following multiple 911 calls about a reckless driver on Interstate 41. According to DOJ, the deputy was assisting the injured driver when the passenger got out, armed with a knife. The deputy shot after that person refused to comply with demands. First aid was given, but the passenger died. The driver is expected to recover.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the D O J at (800) 394-6215.
