Bloomfield, WI – Authorities are investigating the death of a 70-year-old man in Walworth County after a reported shooting Sunday night.
According to the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Bloomfield Police Department and sheriff’s deputies were called to a home in the Village of Bloomfield on September 27, 2025, around 9:56 p.m. for reports of a man who had been shot in the chest.
Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Walworth County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sheriff Dave Gerber confirmed the death in a news release issued Monday afternoon.
Officials stressed that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The sheriff’s office noted the investigation remains active, and no additional details about potential suspects or circumstances surrounding the shooting have been released.
The case is being handled jointly by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office and the Bloomfield Police Department. Updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
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