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12 hours ago
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Three dead, one critically injured in Wisconsin shooting; police investigate
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities are investigating a shooting that left three people dead and one critically injured Tuesday morning at an apartment complex in Wisconsin. According to the Janesville Police Department, officers were dispatched at 11:04 a.m. to a report of a family issue at an apartment on the 2600 block of N. Pontiac Drive. While responding, dispatch received multiple additional calls reporting shots fired at the same location. Former Wisconsin father accused of murdering three daughters may have changed appearance Officers entered the apartment and found four adult victims. Three were pronounced dead from gunshot wounds, while the fourth victim was found critically injured. Officers performed life-saving measures at the scene, and the surviving victim was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police say the investigation remains active and that there is no known threat to the community. Wisconsin investment advisor charged with stealing over $15 million from investors 'Incidents like this are not just news stories or case numbers,' said Janesville Police Chief Chad Pearson. 'They are life-altering events, and they lead to lasting impacts on the victims, loved ones, and those who live or work in the surrounding community, and every first responder that steps into these difficult situations.' Officials say more information will be released in the coming days. No additional details are available at this time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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31-03-2025
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Janesville police arrest woman suspected of stealing gun from unlocked car
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Police in Janesville set up a perimeter and scoured the area until they caught a woman accused of stealing a gun from an unlocked vehicle on Sunday night. According to Janesville Police, officers were sent to the 100 block of N. River Street around 8:45 p.m. on the report of the theft. Police set up a perimeter and used a K9 to track the suspect, leading officers to apprehend Kimberly Heaps, 36, a convicted felon, who was found with the weapon in question concealed in her clothing, authorities said. Heaps faces charges of theft of a firearm, trespass to land, and felon in possession of a firearm. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
