Wausau Man Arrested for Shooting that Occurred on September 14th

Monday, October 6th, 2025 -- 2:01 PM

(WAOW) A 34-year-old man from Wausau has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on the city's west side.

According to WAOW, the incident occurred on September 14, 2025, and led to the death of Jacob Socha, who was 31. Dustin Stinson, a resident of the home where the shooting occurred, was taken into custody shortly after the incident.

A warrant had been issued for Stinson, and he was considered a person of interest early on, said the Wausau Police Department. The department is recommending several charges, including first-degree intentional homicide, to the Marathon County District Attorney’s Office.

Stinson is set to appear in Marathon County Circuit Court on October 9.

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