On Tuesday, May 3rd , 2022, at about 0814 hours the Altoona Police Department received a 911 call of a male and female arguing. It was reported that the female may have been injured and asking for help. A
short time later Altoona Police Officers arrived on scene and located the subjects.
As the officers approached the male, he armed himself with a knife. An Altoona Police Officer discharged their firearm one time and other officers assisted with taking the suspect into custody. There were no injuries as a result of the gunfire.
The female received medical treatment and was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. These injuries were sustained prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The male suspect was taken into custody and transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The individuals involved were known to each other and there is no threat to the community because of this incident.
The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office was requested to investigate the use of force and the domestic related incident. The investigation is ongoing and no further information is currently available.
