Fond du Lac Deputy Fatally Shoots Armed Suspect, Investigation Underway

A fatal police shooting occurred in Fond du Lac County on February 24, 2025, when sheriff's deputies confronted a suspect with a felony warrant. After initial contact via phone, deputies located the individual on Cherrywood Drive, where they reportedly refused to comply with commands and displayed what appeared to be a firearm. One deputy fired a non-lethal weapon, but shortly thereafter, another deputy discharged their firearm, resulting in the suspect being critically injured. Emergency services were called, and the suspect was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The involved deputy has been placed on administrative leave, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is conducting an investigation, with all officers equipped with body cameras during the incident. No injuries were reported among law enforcement or the public.