Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. An Police refused to identify the suspect. Officers found the suspect vehicle and suspect in a lot behind the church, 1100 Highway 83. According to the Fargo Police Department, the same suspect shot a man in Fargo on Nov. 1. The westbound lanes are closed at Highway S; eastbound lanes are closed at Highway 83, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A manhunt is underway for a Fargo, North Dakota man, who is accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield, Wisconsin Friday morning, Nov. 6. For more information, click here. Nathanael Benton was found in a field less than a mile from the hotel where the shooting happened @CBS58pic.twitter.com/AlCnjdarA4. 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 Police Chief Erik Kehl said that one of his officers and another from nearby Hartland confronted a man suspected in the hit-and-run crash outside a Holiday Inn at Interstate 94 and Highway 83 in Waukesha County, about 27 miles west of Milwaukee. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. A suspect accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield early Friday has been taken into custody, police say. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. I want him in custody. He said he had taken a ride share to Moorhead, Minnesota, and then experienced head pain. Public urged to stay indoors @CBS58. "I would like to thank responding all assisting agencies, including members of the Villages of Hartland and Chenequa Police Departments, Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol and Suburban Critical Incident Team," Kehl said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. Hartland Lakeside School District said schools will be closed Friday due to the ongoing search for the suspect. "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.". Pewaukee School District canceled class on Friday, November 6 due to ongoing situation. Aerial video of the arrest taken by WISN-TV shows the suspect walking across the field near a residential cul-de-sac with his hands up. supports HTML5 video. This is a breaking news story. Need to search a different area? The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. For more information, click here. 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. Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. Find My Report For Me. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. At the same time, its just right there," said Scott. Charges against the suspect are not anticipated, Kehl said. Services are not available in all states or for all legal categories. After information was publicized about Benton, a citizen called authorities, advising that he saw a man matching Benton's description. It is unclear at this stage the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the condition of the officers is unknown at this time. 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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 When they arrived, Benton shot at a Delafield and Hartland officer and the Delafield officer shot back. Authorities are identifying himas Nathanael Benton. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . Police say he is armed and dangerous and urge the residents to stay in their homes. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. CBS 58 has a crew on-scene and has reached out to WCSO for information relating to the incident. The suspect, identified as Nathanael Benton, 23, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. "Since it was the end of the day, they did a modified dismissal.". Authorities warn do not approach Benton. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. Kehl said an unknown teacher at the school received the threat and then notified the front office. Job Openings at Weigel Broadcasting Milwaukee. Two other people inside the vehicle, a 29-year-old woman and 30-year-old man -- both from Warsaw, Indiana -- were taken into 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. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. 51 were here. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. File photo of police lights. Kehl said eventually the suspect surrendered to police. Lake Country School announced Friday morning that it was delaying school for two hours. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton from Fargo, North Dakota, who was wanted for another violent offense. Early Friday, an officer from Delafield and an officer from Hartland were shot and wounded near the Holiday Inn Express on Golf Road, while responding to a report of a hit-and-run. Scott said. Here are photos of the damage. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. North Dakota courts say Benton had not been served with an arrest warrant for attempted murder. "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. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. for hiring an attorney or law firm and does not provide legal advice. The Hartland officer was recovering with non-life threatening injuries. An area of Delafield, Wisconsin, has been closed off as police hunt a gunman who shot two police officers. Police say they were called to the Holiday Inn Express in Delafield around 1:40 a.m., for reports of a hit-and-run. "Negotiations took place as other assets responded and took up positions around the suspect to secure the incident scene.". 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. FOX6 News spoke with the man who found a suspect -- who allegedly shot two police officers in Delafield -- hiding on his father's property. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. Benton was taken to the Waukesha County Jail. Both officers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. For more information, click here. Authorities say there is a tremendous number of resources searching for the suspect. 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The two officers are from the Hartland and Delafield Police Departments. Residents in Delafield were being asked to avoid the area of Highway 83 and Golf Road. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. A dangerous situation with an armed suspect ended peacefully near Elmbrook Church-Lake Country on Wednesday. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. The two officers are from the Hartland and Delafield Police Departments. They say 23-year-old Nathanael Benton was on the run for attempted murder in Fargo, North Dakota. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. "It looked spooked because it kept looking back." Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us The two officers -- one from Delafield and one from Hartland --were shot and woundedoutside a Holiday Inn near I-94 and Highway 83. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. Here are photos of the damage. video are actors or models and not clients of any firm. MyAccident.org does The information shared with the website is not protected by attorney-client privilege. He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. Several tactical officers with guns trained on him began to close in. There were no injuries to the suspect, bystanders or any law enforcement officials. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or evan.frank@jrn.com. "Dialog was initiated and officers saw the subject was in possession of a handgun," Kehl stated. He returned to Fargo and called police. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. Read the latest updates here. People are being asked to avoid the area near Highway 83 and Golf Road and to stay in their homes. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. 51 were here. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. Officers place him in handcuffs and remove his pants for a search. "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. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. This is a developing story, stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates. not endorse or Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. 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. I-94 was closed in both directions. "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. Two officers were shot in the area of Highway 83 and GolfRoad in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. advertising. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. 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. An emergency alert was sent to Waukesha County area residents just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, urging them to avoid the area and to take shelter if they lived in the immediate area. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. The cost of a Police report in Wisconsin typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. The district sent an email to families Friday morning say there would be no virtual classes and that school would resume on Monday, Nov. 9. #BREAKING emergency alert sent out to residents here in the Delafield area telling residents to avoid HWY 83 & Golf Rd., seek shelter and wait for the all clear. Two other people who were in the car with Benton were taken into custody, but Benton fled. 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 suspect was last seen running south from the area of I-94 and Hwy 83. Police said Benton is suspected in a shooting that left two officers wounded in Delafield, Wisc., early Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. 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. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. After an unforgettable and chaotic manhunt, law enforcement and neighbors say they're relieved Benton is now behind bars. "I thought, 'hell, there's something in there.'. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. 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 out a form. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Cellphone video captured Benton being arrested less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Express without incident. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Benton is describedas a white male, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. "I thought I was just going to come out and have lunch with my dad, my pops. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. Shooting suspect in custody. The man drops to his knees, then lies flat on his stomach and puts his hands behind his back. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. Around 4:16 a.m., Delafield residents received an automatic alert that asked citizens to avoid the area of HWY 83 and Golf Rd., and for residents in the area to shelter at the lowest level of their home/business. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Fargo Police Department have been searching for Benton since Nov. 1 in relation to another incident. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. Notify Me When The Officer Has Filed My Report. is it a He said something didn't seem right, and he grabbed his handgun to check it out. All Rights Reserved. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. Benton is wanted for attempted murder in North Dakota and remains at large. "It's good to have him off the streets," said Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. 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. The incident began around 1:40 a.m. Use. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Delafield police say a man accused of shooting two police officers is in custody. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us He was located near Broken Bow Court in Delafield and taken into custody without incident after a search spanning seven hours. 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. One of the individuals in the incident displayed a handgun to the caller, according to a news release from Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. (Fargo Police Department via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. A large perimeter around the busy Highway 83 and I-94 interchange was sealed off early Friday. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A manhunt ended in Waukesha County for a suspect accused of shooting two officers in Delafield. People are being asked to stay away from the area and stay home. 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. 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. DELAFIELD, Wis. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. Further information was not available. 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. @AndyDevineCBS58 will have live updates shortly on @CBS58pic.twitter.com/Z6y1EVNInj. You will likely need to provide information such as the report number, your name, drivers license number, vehicle plate number, the date/time of accident, location of accident, who was involved in the accident, your mailing address, phone number, and email. There are no firm suspects at this point, but Kehl said the incident is underinvestigation. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. 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. WAUKESHA CO. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha Co. Sheriff's Office is actively investigating an incident near Hwy 83 and Golf Rd. 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 A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. All three are in custody. Authorities say the suspect is on the run. I want him to face justice for what hes done and then I can tell the community its safe.. According to Chief Kehl, the Delafield officer injured was moved out of the trauma unit and is in good spirits considering the circumstances. Find My Report For Me. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. 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. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. attorney-client relationship is not formed when calling the number on this site or filling 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 In addition to being wanted for attempted homicide in North Dakota, Benton was convicted in 2017 in a sex crime case. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. 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. Lake Country School District said it would delaying school and bus routes by two hours. All rights reserved. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. "I wanted to make sure that he was taken into custody you know, because we don't live that far away," Phillips said. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and the suspect is still on the run.