DOJ investigating Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office fatal shooting in Grafton

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The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved fatal shooting Thursday in Grafton, Wis. 

According to the Wisconsin Department of Justice, at approximately 11 a.m., Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to pull over and arrest an individual for outstanding felony warrants. The subject fled in their vehicle, leading to a vehicle pursuit where law enforcement deployed a tire deflation device and the subject’s vehicle came to a stop near the 900 block of Lakefield Road in Grafton, Wis.

Authorities say the subject then fled on foot to a nearby tree line and was pursued by law enforcement. Officials say the subject had a visible weapon. An Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office deputy discharged their firearm, striking the subject. Lifesaving measures were performed but the subject ultimately died from their injuries on the scene. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

No law enforcement officers were injured during this incident, officials said.

Involved deputies were wearing body cameras during the incident, officials noted.

The deputy from the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office who discharged their weapon has been placed on administrative assignment, per agency policy.

DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by the Wisconsin State Crime Lab, Wisconsin State Patrol, DCI’s Digital Evidence Unit, and a DCI Crime Response Specialist. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation, authorities noted. 

DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Ozaukee County District Attorney when the investigation concludes, officials added.