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This update is from Wisconsin DOJ – it only involves information on the officer involved shooting in Beloit.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in Beloit, Wis. that occurred the morning of Saturday, March 16, 2024.
At approximately 9:27 a.m., an alleged carjacking suspect fled Illinois law enforcement traveling north into the City of Beloit, Wis. Police officers from the City of Beloit assisted in the vehicle pursuit. Officers from the Village of Roscoe, Ill. and City of Beloit attempted a vehicle containment maneuver to stop the vehicle. The subject rammed their vehicle into a Roscoe police officer’s squad car. A Roscoe police officer fired their weapon striking the subject. Life saving measures were performed. The subject was transported to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.
A Roscoe police officer was transported to an Illinois hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and released. No other officers were injured.
The City of Beloit and Roscoe police officers were wearing body cameras during the incident.
DCI is leading this investigation and is assisted by Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office, City of Beloit Fire Department, Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, a DCI Crime Response Specialist, and members of DCI’s Digital Evidence Unit. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with DCI during this investigation.
DCI is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Rock County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.
The investigation is ongoing and no further information is currently available. Further information will be released when it becomes available.
*End of latest update
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Update: the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Division of Criminal Investigation is leading the investigation into the incident in Beloit. Per Wisconsin law, an independent agency investigates any officer-involved shooting. All questions regarding the incident in Beloit may be directed to DCI.
The City of Beloit Police Department assisted in the response in Beloit; however no City of Beloit Police Officers fired a weapon in this incident.
This news release was sent out by Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the South Beloit Police Department and Roscoe Police Department:
On March 16, 2024 at 9:10a.m. an Officer involved shooting occurred during a traffic stop involving a South Beloit Police Officer on Route 251 North of Prairie Hill Road. The traffic stop ensued into Beloit, Wisconsin where a second Officer involved shooting occurred involving a Roscoe Police Officer. The suspect was taken to area hospital. There were no injuries to the officers. The Winnebago – Boone County Integrity Task Force along with the Wisconsin Department of Criminal Investigations were called to investigate the incident. Further information will be released when available.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
Allegedly What May Have Happened: Shooting victim(s)/carjacking/chase
Alleged Approx. Location: N 2nd St & Prairie Hill Rd/SoBo
Alleged Approx. Time: 9:20 am
Details are minimal, this incident just happened, we will update as details are released…
At approximately 9:20 this morning emergency personnel (Harlem/Roscoe Fire) were called to the area of N 2nd Street and Prairie Hill Road, in South Beloit, for reports of at least one possible shooting victim in a vehicle police were following.
Initial reports are a female occupant of the vehicle was said to have been shot at least once, she is said to be a teenager.
The alleged shooting victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with a possible serious gunshot wound to the leg.
The circumstances surrounding what happened are unclear at this time as well as the alleged shooting victims condition.
Most witnesses described that this incident looked like part of a possible police chase, possibly an officer involved shooting.
*But as stated, nothing is confirmed.
Avoid the area awhile, this incident extends beyond state lines into our neighbor, Beloit, Wisconsin. It’s unclear if the chase started in Beloit to SoBo, or vice versa.
As stated, we will update as further information becomes available.
Update #1 @ 10:30 am, per Beloit Police:
Please avoid the area of Central and Strong avenues. There is a large law enforcement presence that will be on scene for hours.
We will provide more updates as we are able.
Update #2- Police are confirming a carjacking occurred @ approximately 9:20 this morning at 1339 Dearborn Avenue, at Macktown Lodge in South Beloit
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