UPDATE: One Dead After Officer Involved Shooting in Ashland
ASHLAND, Wis. – An individual died Wednesday evening after an officer involved shooting took place in the 800 Block of 4th Avenue West in the City of Ashland.
According to authorities, U.S. Marshall Officers and local law enforcement attempted to arrest the individual who had a Federal warrant.
While attempting to apprehend the subject, the subject entered a vehicle and struck and pushed a U.S. Marshal’s vehicle for a distance.
As the subject was attempting to flee, officers saw the subject handling a firearm. The officers fired at the subject and hit the subject in the car.
Life saving measures were started immediately, however the subject was pronounced dead at the scene.
In a press release, the Ashland police Department says the State of Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigations is investigating the incident.
Authorities say there is no danger to public.
