WHO Involved: Bradley Carlson, 56, of Blue River, WI
John Riley, 74, of Blue River, WI
WHERE Incident Happened: State Highway 60 at Byrds Creek in Richland County
What happened: On 4-17-26, Richland County Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance between two brothers at a residence on State Highway 60 near Byrds Creek. The caller reported hearing yelling between what sounded like two males, followed by two gunshots.
Richland County Deputies responded to the scene and made contact with one of the occupants. The male, identified as Bradley Carlson, exited the home and began yelling at deputies, telling them to leave the property. Deputies attempted to get Bradley to comply with commands and come toward them, but he refused.
Bradley informed deputies that he and his brother were inside the home but would not provide further details about what had occurred. He then went back inside and called 911, stating that he was not coming out and that if deputies wanted him, they would have to force entry. The condition of his brother could not be determined at that time.
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office and the Muscoda Police Department responded to assist. Fire departments were requested to shut down State Highway 60, and EMS was placed on standby. The Richland County SRT and Drone Team also responded to the scene.
With assistance from 911 dispatchers from both counties and a Richland County Sheriff’s Office negotiator, Bradley eventually exited the home and was taken into custody by the Richland County SRT. It was later determined that no one had been shot during the disturbance; however, a large number of firearms were located inside the residence.
Other Agencies Involved: Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Blue River Ems and Fire Department, Muscoda Fire Department, Muscoda Police Department, Richland County SRT, Richland County Drone Team
Charges: Disorderly Conduct, Resisting/Obstructing an Officer, and Misdemeanor Bail Jumping