Officer-involved shooting in Summit, suspect dead following chase

Waukesha County officer-involved shooting, suspect dead

One person is dead following a shooting involving law enforcement in Summit. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Department says deputies were pursuing a vehicle when it crashed in a field off of State Highway 67. The suspect displayed a firearm, and the deputies fired at the suspect, killing him.

WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. - One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Summit on Thursday morning, March 19.

According to the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department, at about 9:12 a.m., Waukesha County deputies were made aware of a pursuit entering Waukesha County from Jefferson County.

At the Jefferson County line, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office stopped its pursuit. Following that, Waukesha County deputies got information that the driver possibly had felony warrants for their arrest. A Waukesha County deputy found the suspect vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle sped off, and a pursuit was started.

Law enforcement activity shuts down portion of WIS 67 near Summit

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During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle became disabled in a field. An armed male suspect then got out of the vehicle and displayed a handgun.

The sheriff's department says that it believed the deputies, in fearing for their lives, responded by using deadly force, shooting the suspect. A handgun was found at the scene near the suspect.

The weapon, via the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office

Emergency medical assistance was provided; however, the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No deputies were injured.

Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson says the two deputies involved have 20 and 5 years of law enforcement experience, respectively.

Severson says evidence is still being processed at the crime scene.

Scene right off of State Highway 67

"There's a lot of information that we're getting that is contradicting some things earlier in the investigation. I can tell you relating to the victim, that it's a male about 41 years of age," said Sheriff Severson.

The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office will investigate this incident. There is no known threat to the public at this time.

Neighbor reacts

What they're saying:

FOX6 spoke to a neighbor who said the whole thing is surreal.

"You hear about all the shootings and crazy stuff on the news, but you don’t really think about it until it happens right next to you. I’m just glad me and my family are okay and here and safe," said Otto Jones.

State Highway 67 between US Highway 18 (Sunset Drive) and Genesse Lake Road reopened to traffic just before 6 p.m.