Culver's in Jackson reopens after shooting incident Sunday

Jackson Culvers reopens after officer-involved shooting

JACKSON (WITI) -- The Culver's restaurant in Jackson reopened on Monday, October 7th after an attempted robbery and shooting incident there on Sunday.

Officials also released additional details on the incident on Monday.

Officials say just before 8:30 on Sunday, the manager and an employee were inside the Culver's restaurant preparing for the day when they heard a noise outside the rear door.

When a manager opened the door, he was confronted by a man wearing a mask, and armed with a shotgun.

The manager then grabbed the shotgun and attempted to disarm the man.

During the struggle, the suspect lost control of the shotgun, and produced a knife, and proceeded to stab the manager in the head, according to officials.

The suspect and manager continued to fight for control of the shotgun and knife until police arrived.

At that time, officials say the suspect gained control of the shotgun and pointed it at officers.

Three law enforcement officials fired shots at the suspect.

The suspect was taken to Froedtert Hospital via Flight for Life and is in critical condition.

The manager was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital. He was treated and released.

The suspect could face multiple charges, including attempted armed robbery, reckless injury, recklessly endangering safety, felon in possession of a firearm, and violation of probation.

Officials say the suspect is a 24-year-old Waukesha man. He has previous convictions for fleeing an officer, resisting an officer, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct.

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