Man Shot By Police Officer in Ashland
Suspect's Name and Condition Not Released
ASHLAND, Wis. – A man has been taken to the hospital Monday evening after being shot by a police officer in Ashland.
According to Mayor Debra Lewis, two Ashland police officers responded to the 400 block of West Main Street at approximately 7:28 p.m.
Shots were fired at about 7:36 p.m.
The suspect was shot by an officer, according to Lewis.
The police officers involved were not injured. The suspect was transported to Memorial Medical Center by ambulance.
The suspect’s name and condition were not released Monday night.
The Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigation has been called in to conduct an independent investigation of the incident.
Lewis says this was an isolated incident and no other suspects are believed to be involved.
Stay with FOX 21 for the latest on this developing story.
