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Shots Fired Incident Leads to Arrest

February 6, 2023 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 02/05/2023
TIME of Incident:2:20 AM

WHO Involved: Michael Krueger, 28, of Westby, WI

WHERE Incident Happened: Sylvan Township, Richland County, WI

What happened: Deputies were called to the report of a male who had stolen a handgun out of a truck, fired several rounds into the side of a residential home, and then left the scene at approximately 2:20 AM in Sylvan Township. Deputies arrived on scene and located several bullet holes in the side of the residence as well as several spent shell casings near the driveway. Female complainant stated her and the suspect got into a verbal domestic argument and the suspect threatened to shoot another male party who he knew was located inside the residence. The suspect then proceeded to shoot several rounds into the side of the residence. The suspect, Michael Krueger was later apprehended by the Westby Police Department. Krueger is currently in the Richland County Jail awaiting a bail hearing. No injuries are reported.

ARREST or CHARGES: 1st Degree Attempted Reckless Homicide, 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Theft of a Firearm, Criminal Damage to Property, and Disorderly Conduct by use of a Dangerous Weapon

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