OSHKOSH – A man died after an Oshkosh police officer shot him Sunday morning, May 10, in the Fleet Farm parking lot.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t know — so far.
What happened in the Oshkosh officer-involved shooting at Fleet Farm?
What we know: The officer was dispatched at about 8:18 a.m. to Fleet Farm, 177 N. Washburn St., after a report of a stolen firearm, the DOJ said. The incident happened shortly after the store opened at 8 a.m.
What do investigators say led the officer to fire?
What we know: Authorities said the officer contacted the man in the parking lot. The man did not comply with commands, continued walking toward the officer and pulled a gun from his waistline, the DOJ said. The officer fired, striking the man. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
Did anyone else get hurt?
What we know: Emergency responders provided aid and took the man to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the DOJ said. No officers or bystanders were injured.
Is there body-camera video of the shooting?
What we know: The officer was wearing a body-worn camera and was placed on administrative leave under department policy, the DOJ said.
What we don’t know yet: The DOJ has not said when (or whether) body-camera footage will be released.
Who is investigating the officer-involved shooting?
What we know: The DOJ Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the inquiry with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police Department and the Winnebago County Medical Examiner’s Office.
What happens next in the DOJ investigation?
What we know: Investigators said officers are cooperating. The DCI will submit its findings to the Winnebago County District Attorney’s Office after the investigation is complete.
What we don’t know yet: A timeline for the investigation and any potential charging decision has not been announced.
What if you have information to share with investigators?
If you have information about this incident, contact Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477 or through the P3 app. You can remain anonymous if you choose.
Contact Brandon Reid at breid@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Oshkosh Northwestern: DOJ investigating Oshkosh officer-involved shooting at Fleet Farm
Reporting by Brandon Reid, Oshkosh Northwestern / Oshkosh Northwestern
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