Deadly Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

Deadly Officer Involved Shooting Under Investigation

The Wisconsin Department of Justice is sharing more details about an deadly officer-involved shooting in Eau Claire County. 

Sheriff’s deputies were responding to a three-vehicle accident May 4th in the Town of Union when one person involved in the accident ran from the scene.  Deputy Joseph Wollum pursued the suspect — later identified as Kelly Whalen.  When Wollum caught up with Whalen, the DOJ says the suspect pulled a knife on him and the officer fatally shot them.  The incident remains under investigation. 

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