Wisconsin Department of Justice Conducting Investigation into Officer Involved Shooting in Hixton

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 -- 3:00 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is conducting an officer involved shooting investigation in the Town of Hixton that occurred on the morning of Monday, May 12th.

On the morning of Monday, May 12, officers with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle following a call to the Sheriff’s Department.

The vehicle fled, prompting a pursuit by officers that ended when the vehicle came to a stop off the road in the 8100 block of Sand Prairie Road N. in the Town of Hixton.

During the encounter, an officer discharged their firearm, striking the subject. Aid was immediately rendered to the subject, who was flown to a nearby hospital, where the subject remains in critical condition.

No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident. The involved law enforcement officer was wearing a body camera during the incident and will be placed on administrative assignment, per the agency’s policies.

DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by Wisconsin State Patrol. 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 the investigative reports to the Jackson County District Attorney’s office when the investigation concludes.

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