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Suspect Shot, Wounded By Janesville Police Officer

Man, Armed With Knife, Shot As Authorities Tried To Take Him Into Custody

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Justin McGregor (CC-BY-NC-ND)

Authorities say a Janesville police officer has shot and wounded an armed suspect.

Rock County sheriff’s deputies and Janesville police were called to a traffic accident Thursday afternoon near Interstate 39/90 and Highway 14.

Officials say a man got out of a vehicle armed with a knife and was shot by the officer as authorities tried to take him into custody.

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Both the suspect and an officer were taken to the hospital. Their conditions were not released, but officials say the suspect is expected to survive.

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