One person is in custody after a domestic violence incident in the City of Fond du Lac.
Police in Fond du Lac were called to the 1000 block of Primrose Lane on Saturday (October 25th) at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Upon arrival to the apartment complex where the incident was taking place, police officers located a 43-year-old woman who had been physically assaulted by her 45-year-old husband.
According to witnesses on the scene, the 45-year-old man fled back into his apartment after the altercation.
They also told authorities they believed they heard a single gunshot from inside the residence.
The victim was then transported to a safe location, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for nearby residents.
With the threat and report of a gunshot, Fond du Lac Police activated their Crisis Negotiations and SWAT teams along with K-9s, drones, and an armored vehicle.
Roughly three hours after receiving the initial call, the cooperating law enforcement teams were able to safely resolve the situation, and the 45-year-old suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
At this time, the investigation into the domestic violence incident remains ongoing, with authorities conducting interviews and gathering forensic evidence.
The Fond du Lac Police Department was assisted in its response by the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Fond du Lac Fire Rescue.
