OSHKOSH – An Oshkosh police officer shot a man who authorities say had a handgun at Fleet Farm on Sunday morning, May 10, and the man was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Officers were dispatched about 8 a.m. to Fleet Farm at 177 N. Washburn St. for a report of an armed man, the Oshkosh Police Department said.
Officer shoots man after call about gun at Oshkosh Fleet Farm
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public and they do not believe any other suspects were involved.
Wisconsin DOJ investigating officer-involved shooting
Investigators with the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation are leading the investigation. The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave, per department policy.
How to share information with investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wisconsin DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation.
People who want to remain anonymous can contact Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477 or through the P3 app.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: Man taken to hospital after Oshkosh police shooting at Fleet Farm
Reporting by Brandon Reid, Oshkosh Northwestern / Oshkosh Northwestern
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