July 27, 2023 3:40p
From Kenosha Police:
On Thursday July 27th 2023 at about 1243 hours Kenosha Police Department Officers were called to a residence in the 7000 blk. Of 27th Ave. in reference to a weapons complaint. A 911 call was received reporting that a mother had struck her child with a firearm and was now in the driveway threatening suicide. Responding Officers encountered the female suspect who was armed with a handgun and outside of the residence. The Officers attempted to establish dialogue in an effort to de-escalate the situation. The suspect was not receptive and made numerous suicidal statements including threats to make Officers shoot her. While still holding the firearm, the suspect acted in a manner that showed intent to use that firearm on another person. An Officer with nine years of experience with the Kenosha Police Department fired one round from their department issued firearm striking the suspect.
Officers immediately moved in to render aid and requested an ambulance. The suspect was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition with a non-life-threatening injury.
No other individuals were injured as a result of this call for service.
In the interest of transparency, the Kenosha Police Department requested that this incident be investigated by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department.
Out of respect for the integrity of that investigation we will not have any further comment at this time.
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