Captain Matt Wallander of the Manitowoc Police Department released information about a shots fired situation that occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday morning. The report says that officers from the Manitowoc Police Department were conducting a traffic stop in the 800 block of Washington Street when officers heard gunshots near a tavern in the 900 block of Washington Street. Officers observed several people fighting in the area, and when the officers arrived, they could see people fleeing and vehicles leaving the scene. Officers stopped a vehicle that was seen leaving the tavern and identified a passenger who admitted to firing several rounds from his handgun into the air in an attempt to stop people from fighting. Officers located empty casings in the street near the tavern, which coincided with the subject’s statements.
The subject, a 23 year-old Manitowoc man was taken into custody and held at the Manitowoc County Jail on charges of Recklessly Endangering Safety, Intoxicated Use of a Firearm, and Carrying a Concealed Handgun while Consuming Intoxicants inside a Tavern. Police do not believe that anyone was injured as a result of the shooting.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Manitowoc Police Department at 920-686-6551. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 920-683-4466 and be eligible for a cash reward.
