An officer-involved death occurred early Sunday morning in Two Rivers. The Division of Criminal Investigation and the Wisconsin Department of Justice are currently investigating the incident.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul said law enforcement with the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to stop a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle left the roadway and was involved in a single-vehicle crash. Law enforcement immediately provided medical aid to the subject, but the person died from their injuries at the scene. No law enforcement personnel were injured.
One Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Deputy has been placed on administrative leave, per department policy.
DCI is leading the investigation with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol and DOJ Office of Crime Victim Services. All involved law enforcement are cooperating with the investigation.
DCI is continuing to collect evidence and determine the facts of the incident and will turn over investigative reports to the Manitowoc County District Attorney when the investigation concludes.
No further details were released.