Walworth County deputy shooting, armed suspect in critical condition
Walworth County Sheriffs Office
EAST TROY, Wis. - A Walworth County deputy shot and wounded a suspect on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.
It unfolded outside a home in the town of East Troy. The sheriff's office was called about a woman attacking a man with a razor blade.
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Sheriff's deputies and East Troy police officers arrived at the home and confirmed the suspect cut the 911 caller with a razor blade. The suspect then exited the home through a window – armed with a knife.
Despite numerous commands to drop the weapon, the sheriff's office said the suspect advanced toward law enforcement. A Walworth County deputy then shot the suspect with a rifle.
The suspect was then taken to a hospital and is in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. A third resident of the home was not injured.
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The suspect remains in custody. The following charges are being referred to the Walworth County District Attorney’s Office:
- Second-degree reckless endangering safety while armed
- Disorderly conduct while armed
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The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the shooting. The Walworth County Sheriff's Office said the deputy involved has been placed on administrative duty.