Chippewa Falls Standoff Prompts School Hold and Shelter-in-Place Alert
The Chippewa Falls Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting an intruder with a gun threatening a female resident. The female managed to escape, but the male suspect remained inside the residence. A secure perimeter was established, and a Public Safety Alert was issued for residents to shelter in place. SWAT teams were called in, and negotiations were attempted. The suspect was later found deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing, and the identity of the deceased has not been released.