A tense standoff gripped a Kenosha neighborhood Monday night after police say a man fired at officers who were trying to arrest him following a domestic-violence call. The confrontation unfolded near 50th Street and 14th Avenue, drawing a large police response as negotiators and specialized units dug in for a long night, working to keep everyone alive and get the suspect to surrender.
How the call unfolded
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, Kenosha police officers were dispatched Monday evening to a domestic-violence-related call and developed probable cause to arrest a man tied to that incident. The outlet reports that officers tracked the suspect to a home near 50th Street and 14th Avenue at around 8 p.m. and that he allegedly opened fire when they tried to take him into custody. FOX6 notes that no officers were hit by the gunfire.
Police response and containment
TMJ4 reports that officers were called to the 4900 block of 14th Avenue at about 7:45 p.m., and that the suspect was quickly "contained in an area home" while negotiators began working. According to TMJ4, additional resources, including tactical teams and trained negotiators, were sent in to secure the area and push for a peaceful resolution. The station described the situation as active and said its crews were on scene as the standoff continued.
What police say now
Police told FOX6 Milwaukee that negotiators remained in contact efforts with the suspect as they worked to safely end the standoff. Officials said more details would be released when available and had not yet made the suspect's name or any potential charges public. Authorities also urged people to steer clear of the area while the incident remained active.
How to report tips
If you saw or know anything about the incident, the Kenosha Police Department lists its main number as 262-605-5200 on the city's police page. Local resources and prior releases also direct residents to Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333 for anonymous tips, according to Kenosha County pages. As always, emergencies should be reported by calling 911.
