TREVOR, Wis. — A person accused of firing into a home in the 10400 block of 268th Avenue in Trevor, Wisconsin, was arrested Tuesday after a police pursuit and crash in Racine County that involved K-9 officers and reached speeds of 90 mph.
The Kenosha County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Jake Wenzel had an altercation Sunday with a person who later became the victim.
Wenzel followed the person to the residence, pointed a gun at their vehicle and shouted for them to get out. The homeowner, the victim's sister, told Wenzel to leave. Wenzel then allegedly turned toward the home, fired one round into it and fled.
Watch: Trevor shooting suspect arrested following pursuit and crash in Racine County
Body camera footage captured the chaotic end of the manhunt for Wenzel.
The sheriff's office says it received an anonymous tip that Wenzel was at the Esmond Motel in Union Grove on Tuesday morning. Deputies saw Wenzel and the victim get into a silver vehicle. When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the victim exited the vehicle and Wenzel moved into the driver's seat and drove off at high speed.
During the pursuit that reached speeds of 90 mph through Union Grove, Wenzel lost control and drove into a cornfield before crashing into a tree. He then fled on foot through the muddy field.
Body camera footage from Racine County shows deputies running through the muddy field in pursuit. Two K-9 officers from Racine County were able to latch onto Wenzel's foot and arm before he was taken into custody.
Wenzel has an extensive criminal history and was out on a $7,500 bond for felony terrorist threats at the time of his arrest.
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