(WFRV) – Authorities in Wisconsin say the pursuit of a stolen car on Sunday evening led to an officer-involved shooting, leaving the driver dead.
According to a release from the Verona Police Department, officers observed a stolen vehicle at 5:09 p.m. heading south on US Highway 18/151 that was believed to be in connection with a burglary in the Town of Cottage Grove.
While attempting to stop the vehicle, police say the lone driver took off, leading to a vehicle pursuit. The pursuit was brought to an end on US Highways 18/151 near Spring Rose Road in the Town of Springdale.
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An altercation was said to follow the pursuit, which led to a Verona officer firing his gun, hitting the driver. Police immediately provided medical aid until EMS was able to arrive on the scene and take the driver to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
In accordance with standard department policy and procedures, the involved officer is now on paid administrative leave.
No other information is available at this time, and the Verona Police Department has requested that the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation investigate the incident.
