DOJ investigating Fond Du Lac fatal shooting, canine also shot and ‘seriously’ wounded

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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved fatal shooting in the City of Fond du Lac.

The shooting occurred at or around 5:55 a.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, according to Wisconsin Department of Justice officials.

Shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, officers with the Fond du Lac Police Department and deputies with the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office responded to a disturbance involving weapons on the 500 block of Drury Place in the City of Fond du Lac.

Gunfire erupts

Upon arrival, law enforcement officials discovered a male inside a vehicle. Shortly after, gunfire was exchanged between a sheriff’s deputy and the male.  The man sustained injuries, first aid was rendered, but was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other members of the public or law enforcement were injured during the incident.  However, a Sheriff’s Office canine was shot and seriously wounded during the incident.  The canine is continuing to receive critical care at a veterinarian hospital, authorities said.

According to authorities, the sheriff’s deputy who was equipped with a body-worn and squad cameras has been placed on administrative leave, per agency policy.

DCI is leading the investigation and is assisted by Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory, the Wisconsin State Patrol, and a DCI Crime Response Specialist.  Officials noted all involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation. DCI will review all evidence and determine the facts of the incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.