One person is facing charges after a disturbance in an Appleton park.
The Appleton Police Department dispatched officers to Erb Park at 8:15 last night (June 25th) on a report of shots being fired near the pavilion.
Officers secured the scene, learning that no one was injured in the incident.
An investigation led police to 19-year-old Tyrese Tupac Shakir Simmons.
When police located Simmons, he was found in possession of a handgun and was arrested on charges of Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Disorderly Conduct, Second Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Endangering Safety by Use of a Dangerous Weapon, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Resisting/Obstructing, and Felony Bail Jumping.
Officers will continue to work with the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office to determine if any additional charges are applicable.
No additional information on the case is being released at this time.
