This morning, one of our Sheriff’s Investigators was shot during an active shooter incident at the Pilot Travel Center in Caledonia. While filling up his vehicle, the Investigator encountered an active shooter situation. Due to the quick action of the Investigator, further loss of life was prevented.

We are reminded that the men and women of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office risk their lives each time they put that uniform on. Our Racine County employees are like a family and when one hurts, we all hurt. Our thoughts are with the Investigator as he recovers.

Sadly, there was a loss of life during today’s incident and my deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and loved ones of the victim. This was a senseless act of violence that tragically took the life of an innocent person. I cannot imagine what his family is going through but we stand with them through this difficult time.

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