Here are photos of the damage. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available. The two officers are from the Hartland and Delafield Police Departments. Kehl said eventually the suspect surrendered to police. Contributing:Joe Taschler,Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, officers were shot and wounded early Friday, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Authorities are identifying himas Nathanael Benton. Scott said he found Benton, put his gun on him and told him to get his hands up. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. For more information, click here. Scott said. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Delafield police say a man accused of shooting two police officers is in custody. Benton is describedas a white male, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. Officers found the suspect vehicle and suspect in a lot behind the church, 1100 Highway 83. Watch an update from Waukesha County officials below: Police say they're still investigating why Benton was in Delafield with two others. All persons depicted The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. A suspect accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield early Friday has been taken into custody, police say. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. There are not published alerts yet. Hartland Lakeside School District said schools will be closed Friday due to the ongoing search for the suspect. There are no firm suspects at this point, but Kehl said the incident is underinvestigation. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. 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Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. And then at around 4:16 a.m. Delafield residents received an automatic alert urging them to shelter at the lowest level of their home or business, said the news channel. Authorities say the suspect is on the run. Need to search a different area? The information shared with the website is not protected by attorney-client privilege. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the man was arrested without resistance in a field not far from the Holiday Inn where the officers were shot in Waukesha County, about 27 miles (43 kilometers) west of Milwaukee. At the same time, its just right there," said Scott. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton. FOX6 News spoke with the man who found a suspect -- who allegedly shot two police officers in Delafield -- hiding on his father's property. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Benton, however, ran off after the shooting. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. Shooting suspect in custody. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. After an unforgettable and chaotic manhunt, law enforcement and neighbors say they're relieved Benton is now behind bars. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. I-94 was closed in both directions. For more information, click here. Lake Country School District said it would delaying school and bus routes by two hours. 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. "It looked spooked because it kept looking back." Police confirmed two officers shot in Delafield and they are looking for a suspect. 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. Public urged to stay indoors @CBS58. Officers place him in handcuffs and remove his pants for a search. Police say he is armed and dangerous and urge the residents to stay in their homes. The suspect is in protective custody until treatment can be obtained. for hiring an attorney or law firm and does not provide legal advice. You also agree to our Terms of WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Find My Report For Me. People are being asked to stay away from the area and stay home. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. There are not published alerts yet. MyAccident.org is not a law firm, nor a lawyer referral service nor To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that The man drops to his knees, then lies flat on his stomach and puts his hands behind his back. Scott said he and his father were sitting out back when they "heard some cracks and pops in the woods." 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 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. The westbound lanes are closed at Highway S; eastbound lanes are closed at Highway 83, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or evan.frank@jrn.com. 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. The suspect is described as a white man, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. 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. 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. Police earlier identified the man as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton, wanted in Fargo for a shooting. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. 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. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . Authorities found him in the far south side of the city, hiding in a field. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. He was taken to the hospital, where medical personnel found bullet fragments in his head, police said. Fargo Police Department have been searching for Benton since Nov. 1 in relation to another incident. 2023 www.jsonline.com. 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. "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.". DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. 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. out a form. "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. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. Authorities say there is a tremendous number of resources searching for the suspect. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. The Hartland officer was recovering with non-life threatening injuries. This is a developing story, stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. He said the morning's events were surreal. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Read the latest updates here. Kehl urged residents in the area to stay home because the suspect in the shooting is still at large. 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. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. Services are not available in all states or for all legal categories. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. 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 The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton from Fargo, North Dakota, who was wanted for another violent offense. 51 were here. "I'm glad he's apprehended -- much easier to sleep tonight," added Phillips. Pewaukee School District canceled class on Friday, November 6 due to ongoing situation. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. not endorse or @AndyDevineCBS58 will have live updates shortly on @CBS58pic.twitter.com/Z6y1EVNInj. MyAccident.org does 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 Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. A dangerous situation with an armed suspect ended peacefully near Elmbrook Church-Lake Country on Wednesday. "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. 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. He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. Please stay with TMJ4 News for updates. 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. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. There is a "law enforcement incident" happening at shopping center in Delafield this morning. UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been taken into custody, according to police. DELAFIELD, Wis. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect, police said. Here are photos of the damage. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. Two officers were shot in the area of Highway 83 and GolfRoad in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6. 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. "It's good to have him off the streets," said Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. According to the Fargo Police Department, the same suspect shot a man in Fargo on Nov. 1. Benton was taken to the Waukesha County Jail. 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. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. Police refused to identify the suspect. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. The initial investigation revealed no active threat at the school, 1800 Vettleson Road,Kehl said. A large perimeter around the busy Highway 83 and I-94 interchange was sealed off early Friday. He said something didn't seem right, and he grabbed his handgun to check it out. DOT issued an alert around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, November 6 for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. An area of Delafield, Wisconsin, has been closed off as police hunt a gunman who shot two police officers. The officers were responding to what they thought was a hit-and-run crash when they were shotnear Highway 83 and Golf Road. "Dialog was initiated and officers saw the subject was in possession of a handgun," Kehl stated. In an afternoon news conference following the shooting, police said Benton was accompanied by two other people -- a 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man -- from Indiana. I want him to face justice for what hes done and then I can tell the community its safe.. The media outlet reported that an alert was issued at 2:15 a.m. for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. Benton was taken into custody a short time after 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us We are sorry for any harm or pain he caused to anyone and are thankful no one else was hurt when they took him into custody.". According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Man suspected of shooting 2 officers in Delafield now in custody, 27th and McKinley homicide, Milwaukee man gets life in prison, Baby found dead in Whitewater field, police seek tips, Disneyland banned Rebel Wilson over selfie, actress says, Oak Creek car thefts; gas station customers targeted, police say, Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas, family says, Delavan-Darien School Districts Pathways to Success. "I thought, 'hell, there's something in there.'. When should I request a legal consultation? Yeah, I want this guy, Kehl told reporters during an impromptu news conference in a nearby parking lot. Cellphone video captured Benton being arrested less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Express without incident. 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 now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. One of the individuals in the incident displayed a handgun to the caller, according to a news release from Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. "Please keep your own children inside today until the suspect at large has been taken into police custody. He was located near Broken Bow Court in Delafield and taken into custody without incident after a search spanning seven hours. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. is it a 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. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. The injured officers were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said Benton is suspected in a shooting that left two officers wounded in Delafield, Wisc., early Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. DELAFIELD, Wis. (AP) A man suspected of wounding two police officers in a shooting in Wisconsin on Friday and who is wanted in North Dakota for attempted murder has been arrested following a large-scale manhunt, police said. According to Chief Kehl, the Delafield officer injured was moved out of the trauma unit and is in good spirits considering the circumstances. I want him in custody. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . Police say he is also wanted for an incident in North Dakota. #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. All rights reserved. He then had Benton walk into the field, hoping helicopters would see him. video are actors or models and not clients of any firm. @fox6wakeup pic.twitter.com/K7q3FvfzVg. The suspect was last seen running south from the area of I-94 and Hwy 83. WAUKESHA CO. (CBS 58) -- The Waukesha Co. Sheriff's Office is actively investigating an incident near Hwy 83 and Golf Rd. It is unclear at this stage the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the condition of the officers is unknown at this time. This undated photo provided by the Fargo Police Department shows Nathanael Benton. He said he had taken a ride share to Moorhead, Minnesota, and then experienced head pain. Find My Report For Me. Large police presence. File photo of police lights. Job Openings at Weigel Broadcasting Milwaukee. 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. 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. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. Our thoughts and prayers are with the police officers and their families," said Nancy Nikolay, the HLSD superintendent. CBS 58 has a crew on-scene and has reached out to WCSO for information relating to the incident. Find My Report For Me. The suspect, identified as Nathanael Benton, 23, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. It is understood that the gunman is still at large and news channel CBS 58 reported that the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that two officers have been shot and injured. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. WisDOT said both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-94 at WIS 83 were closed. You're asked to call 911 if you see anyone matching Benton's description. This is a breaking news story. On their Facebook page, the department said "thoughts and prayers" were with the injured officers in Delafield and Hartland. After information was publicized about Benton, a citizen called authorities, advising that he saw a man matching Benton's description. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is taped off along with multiple police, sheriff and EMT. Two other people who were in the car with Benton were taken into custody, but Benton fled. All Rights Reserved. There were no injuries to the suspect, bystanders or any law enforcement officials. in Delafield. 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. The incident began around 1:40 a.m. substitute Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. Benton is wanted for attempted murder in North Dakota and remains at large. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. 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. Contributions to this story also made by: All content Copyright 2023 WDJT. Further information was not available. Angela Phillips called authorities as soon as she recognized Benton's clothes. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. All three are in custody. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. FOX6 News spoke with the man who tipped off authorities to Benton's location; he said Benton was hiding in his father's backyard. Residents in Delafield were being asked to avoid the area of Highway 83 and Golf Road. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us 51 were here. Authorities warn do not approach Benton. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Police credit dozens of law enforcement agencies and citizen's phone calls for helping capture Benton. "Since it was the end of the day, they did a modified dismissal.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At least one officer fired back at the suspect. 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 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 attorney-client relationship is not formed when calling the number on this site or filling He did not specify on what type of threat was made. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Two police officers have been shot in Delafield early in the morning on Friday, November 6. Both officers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. Police say 23-year-old Nathanael Ray Benton is a threat to the public. He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run.