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crime1 year ago

Standoff Ends in Tragic Deaths of Fleeing Armed Suspects

A domestic dispute that began in Iowa ended with a man and a 13-year-old girl firing on officers during a police chase in Dane County, Wisconsin. The man, identified as 39-year-old Alexander Grunke, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a rural home, while the girl was later found dead in a wooded area. A five-month-old infant, believed to be connected to a suspicious death in Iowa, is in state custody. The incident may be connected to a woman found dead in Iowa, and the investigation is ongoing.

news-law-enforcement2 years ago

"Fatal Crash Follows Dane County Traffic Stop Attempt, 3 Dead"

In Monona, Wisconsin, a vehicle fled from a traffic stop, leading to a high-speed chase that ended in a crash, resulting in the deaths of all three occupants of the car. The incident occurred on New Year's Day when Monona Police officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle. A tire deflation device was used by a Dane County deputy, which led to the fatal crash. The officers involved were unharmed and are on administrative duty as per protocol. The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is now handling the case, with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol and DCI specialists. Monona Police Chief Brian Chaney expressed his commitment to supporting all parties involved while the investigation proceeds.