Man Involved in Stabbing in the Town of Wilson Denied Insanity Defense After Trial in Eau Claire County Court

Monday, February 5th, 2024 -- 3:00 PM

The man involved in a stabbing in the Town of Wilson was denied an insanity defense after a trial in Eau Claire County Court.

Just before Christmas of 2021, the Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Department responded to a stabbing in the Town of Wilson, which is about 8 miles south of Boyd. The attack occurred inside the victim’s residence and the suspect was known to the victim.

The victim and another resident were able to defend against the intentional acts of harm. The suspect left the residence as the Eau Claire Communications Center was contacted. Deputies arrived on scene and provided medical aid to the victim, who had visible injuries.

The Boyd-Edson-Delmar Ambulance Service arrived on scene and transported the victim to a medical facility. Responding Deputies and other law enforcement held the scene for approximately four hours. During that time, attempts were made to contact the suspect, who remained uncooperative.

During the investigation the suspect was observed near his residence. Deputies continued attempts of verbal contact with the suspect, who refused to comply. Eau Claire County Regional Tactical Team was activated for specialty equipment deployment. During this time the suspect intentionally started a fire within his residence.

The Boyd-Edson-Delmar Fire District was requested. Deputies safely approached the suspect and fully engulfed the residence with an armored rescue vehicle. From this vehicle communication was established and less-lethal compliance tools were utilized to prevent further escalation.

The suspect, Adam Langiewicz, was taken into custody without serious injury and immediately turned over to medical personnel. The victim was admitted to a medical facility due to his injuries. The Wisconsin State Patrol and the Augusta Police Department also assisted at the scene.

A jury trial was held last week and Langiewicz had entered a plea of not guilty due to insanity. However, a judge found the evidence did not support the plea, so Langiewicz was found guilty of 1st degree reckless injury. Several other charges were dismissed and read in.

He’s scheduled for sentencing on April 25th.

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