The initial investigation revealed no active threat at the school, 1800 Vettleson Road,Kehl said. The two officers -- one from Delafield and one from Hartland --were shot and woundedoutside a Holiday Inn near I-94 and Highway 83. Benton was taken to the Waukesha County Jail. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Two police officers have been shot in Delafield early in the morning on Friday, November 6. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. By submitting this request, I agree to be contacted by one or more lawyers. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. For more information, click here. "It's good to have him off the streets," said Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. "He was just apprehended right back here and there was just tons of police officers everywhere. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Scott said he found Benton, put his gun on him and told him to get his hands up. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. He said he had taken a ride share to Moorhead, Minnesota, and then experienced head pain. Police refused to identify the suspect. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. This is a developing story, stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates. Officers place him in handcuffs and remove his pants for a search. Scared the hell out of me. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 Office Hours Monday - Wednesday 7:00AM to 7:00PM Thursday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM Officer Hours 24/7 Staff Directory Police said Benton is suspected in a shooting that left two officers wounded in Delafield, Wisc., early Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. MyAccident.org does A suspect accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield early Friday has been taken into custody, police say. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. is it a They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. "It looked spooked because it kept looking back." The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is also reported to have been taped off and emergency crews and police are at the scene. Kehl said eventually the suspect surrendered to police. It is understood that the gunman is still at large and news channel CBS 58 reported that the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that two officers have been shot and injured. 51 were here. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. Kehl urged residents in the area to stay home because the suspect in the shooting is still at large. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. The westbound lanes are closed at Highway S; eastbound lanes are closed at Highway 83, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. DELAFIELD, Wis. (AP) A man suspected of wounding two police officers in a shooting in Wisconsin on Friday and who is wanted in North Dakota for attempted murder has been arrested following a large-scale manhunt, police said. All rights reserved. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. He was taken to the hospital, where medical personnel found bullet fragments in his head, police said. "I just think it's weird that my sister -- from 2,200 miles away -- calls me to go out and keep an eye on my pops, because he's home today," said Scott. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. "Negotiations took place as other assets responded and took up positions around the suspect to secure the incident scene.". Watch an update from Waukesha County officials below: Police say they're still investigating why Benton was in Delafield with two others. All three are in custody. Law enforcement officers had been looking for the suspect for about nine hours after he fled from the shooting about 1:40 a.m. outside the Holiday Inn, which is less than a mile from where he was arrested. FOX6 News spoke with the man who tipped off authorities to Benton's location; he said Benton was hiding in his father's backyard. Notify Me When The Officer Has Filed My Report. The media outlet reported that an alert was issued at 2:15 a.m. for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. in Delafield. All persons depicted You're asked to call 911 if you see anyone matching Benton's description. We are sorry for any harm or pain he caused to anyone and are thankful no one else was hurt when they took him into custody.". A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. Scott said. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office urged everyone to also avoid the area of I-94 at CTY Road SS and CTY Road C. Please avoid the area of I94 at Cty rd SS and Cty rd C. This is an active scene. File photo of police lights. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Shooting suspect in custody. Contributions to this story also made by: All content Copyright 2023 WDJT. Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. Here are photos of the damage. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. "Since it was the end of the day, they did a modified dismissal.". Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. @fox6wakeup pic.twitter.com/K7q3FvfzVg. Kindergarten through 8th grade students attend the school. Delafield police said two officers, one from Delafield police and the other from Hartland police, were responding to a call for service regarding a hit-and-run crash at the Holiday Inn Express and shots were exchanged between the suspect and the officers. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. Several tactical officers with guns trained on him began to close in. Find My Report For Me. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Angela Phillips called authorities as soon as she recognized Benton's clothes. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. Lake Country School announced Friday morning that it was delaying school for two hours. Benton is wanted for attempted murder in North Dakota and remains at large. "It was not anything that seemed very exigent, but out of an abundance of caution and consulting with the school administration, we decided to evacuate the school," Kehl said. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. The cost of a Police report in Wisconsin typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. You also agree to our Terms of Both officers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Man suspected of shooting 2 officers in Delafield now in custody, 27th and McKinley homicide, Milwaukee man gets life in prison, Baby found dead in Whitewater field, police seek tips, Disneyland banned Rebel Wilson over selfie, actress says, Oak Creek car thefts; gas station customers targeted, police say, Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas, family says, Delavan-Darien School Districts Pathways to Success. For more information, click here. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the man was arrested without resistance in a field not far from the Holiday Inn where the officers were shot in Waukesha County, about 27 miles (43 kilometers) west of Milwaukee. The two officers are from the Hartland and Delafield Police Departments. Read the latest updates here. "We did an initial (investigation of the school) to make sure that it is safe to open up again (Wednesday) and we're confident it is.". He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. "Police men and women that were all surrounding this like field all the way up here and all the way around, kind of converged on him and took him down," said Owen Cieslak, who recorded the arrest. WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A manhunt ended in Waukesha County for a suspect accused of shooting two officers in Delafield. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or [email protected]. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. DOT issued an alert around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, November 6 for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 "I thought, 'hell, there's something in there.'. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. WisDOT said both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-94 at WIS 83 were closed. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. "The school is closed for the rest of the night, but they will resume classes (on Wednesday)," Kehl said. Two other people inside the vehicle, a 29-year-old woman and 30-year-old man -- both from Warsaw, Indiana -- were taken into custody. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. The officers were injured. Here are photos of the damage. Police earlier identified the man as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton, wanted in Fargo for a shooting. Police say 23-year-old Nathanael Ray Benton is a threat to the public. 2 officers shot in Delafield, police search for suspect. Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. Fargo police, in a Facebook post, said they were notified Friday morning that the shooting in Delafield involved Benton, a man wanted in their city for attempted murder. There are no firm suspects at this point, but Kehl said the incident is underinvestigation. Multiple families displaced after fire breaks out in West Allis Schlesingers Saturday Spotlight (3/4)String Art, 80s Prom Shower chances on/off this weekend with winter weather late in Milwaukee native Ernie Johnson, Jr. honored with Award of Excellence Drop your guns, pick up our gloves: Boxing club uses movie Route 20 holds benefit concert for human trafficking victims.