Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation Investigating Incident in Eau Claire

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 -- 12:00 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating an officer involved critical incident in the City of Eau Claire that occurred on the night of Sunday, September 4th.

At approximately 11:40 p.m., Eau Claire Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on the 1900 block of Declaration Dr. in Eau Claire. Officers arrived and confronted a male subject who was armed with a firearm.

Officers discharged their firearms, striking the male. The subject was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition. A firearm was recovered at the scene and body camera footage captured the incident.

No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident. The involved officers from the Eau Claire Police Department have been placed on administrative leave, per department policy.

DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by the Wisconsin DOJ Office of Crime Victim Services, Wisconsin State Patrol and Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation.

DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Eau Claire County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.

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