WAUKESHA, Wis. — A 31-year-old man is in custody after a report of shots fired led to a standoff in Waukesha on Thursday night.
Waukesha police responded to 477 W. Main St. at the Wisconsin House around 8 p.m. and evacuated the area.
An investigation revealed that multiple gunshots were fired from the suspect’s apartment into the walls of other adjoining apartments, according to police.
Police made entry into the suspect’s apartment, where they said they found him with self-inflicted gunshot wounds to his legs. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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No one else was injured, and no officers discharged their firearms during the incident, according to police.
Police said firearms were recovered at the scene and that the suspect remains in custody. He is expected to go through lockup early next week. Meanwhile, an investigation into the motive for the incident is underway, and criminal charges will be forwarded to the Waukesha County District Attorney’s office for review.
Police said there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public and that the community is not believed to be in danger.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Waukesha Police Department at 262-524-3833.
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