Suspect Fatally Shot By Police In Kaukauna

Wisconsin Department of Justice Among The Agencies Investigating

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Tony Webster (CC-BY)

Wisconsin police say an officer fatally shot a suspect after a pursuit ended with a crash in Kaukauna.

Fox Valley Metro Police say the chase ended early Tuesday when the suspect crashed near county Highway OO and state Highway 55. Authorities say the suspect was shot in the upper body and taken to the hospital. There is no immediate word on what prompted police to shoot or on why they were in pursuit.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is among the agencies investigating.

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