Wisconsin Department of Justice investigating sheriff's deputy who fatally shot a man
WI man who was killed was armed at the time of his death
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The Wisconsin Department of Justice is leading an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man by a sheriff's deputy.
According to authorities, an Adams County deputy responded to a report of a person walking in the road in the town of Strongs Prairie about 7 p.m. Tuesday.
DOJ's Division of Criminal Investigation said that when the deputy approached the man, he was found to be armed with a gun. DCI says the deputy shot the man, who died at the scene. No details were released on what prompted the deputy to use deadly force.
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No one else was injured, according to officials. DCI says the deputy was wearing a body camera. He has been placed on administrative leave in keeping with department policy.
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DCI will release the results of its investigation to the Adams County district attorney, who will review the findings.