Black River Falls, WI – Jackson County officials confirmed that an officer-involved shooting (OIS) occurred recently in the county, prompting an immediate investigation by state authorities.
According to a public information release from Jackson County Sheriff Duane M. Waldera on Thursday, the incident is being handled by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), as required under state law when an officer is involved in a shooting. Sheriff Waldera stated the subject involved in the shooting survived, but further details are being withheld to preserve the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
The statement emphasized the Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to transparency and impartiality, noting that while public interest in such cases is understandable, any premature disclosures could undermine the investigation. As a result, the Sheriff’s Office will not share specific information about the incident until DCI concludes its work.
Once DCI completes the investigation, the report will be submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review. The District Attorney will then determine whether to release further information or take additional action.
No timeline has been provided for when the investigation will be completed or when additional updates will be made available.
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