Wausau Police Arrest Man Involved in Shooting at M & R Station

Monday, October 9th, 2023 -- 2:01 PM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) Wausau Police have announced the arrest of a 42-year-old man in connection with a shooting incident near the M & R Station two weeks ago.

According to Mike Leischner with WSAU, officers were called to the west side tavern on September 20th at about 1:40 AM. The first officer to arrive noticed a group of people fighting in the parking lot, including one person who appeared to have a gun.

The officer instructed that person to drop the weapon, but they scattered. A single gunshot was then heard from the area. Officers recovered one gun at the scene, then later found another that had been reported stolen from someone in Green Bay.

Further investigation, including a review of security camera footage, led them to identify Joseph Slater as the suspect. He turned himself in on October 4th. Wausau Police have recommended numerous charges against him including being a felon in possession of a firearm, recklessly endangering safety, possession of a stolen handgun, and possession of a firearm on a premise where alcohol is consumed.

Slater has not made an initial appearance on the charges. The case remains under investigation. Anyone with knowledge of the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Max LaPorte at 715-261-7854.

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