Two Suspects Taken Into Custody After Late-Night Shooting Scare in Downtown Chippewa Falls

CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN — Two people were taken into custody following reports of gunfire in downtown Chippewa Falls late Monday night, according to the Chippewa Falls Police Department.

Officers responded around 11:13 p.m. after receiving several 911 calls about possible shots fired in the city’s downtown business district. When they arrived, police found two individuals walking nearby, one of whom fled the scene on foot, prompting a K9 search that was unsuccessful.

Police Discover Property Damage, Interview Witnesses

Investigators said officers later discovered property damage consistent with gunfire in the area. Several witnesses were interviewed as part of the ongoing investigation.

By Tuesday morning, police confirmed that two arrests had been made, though the suspects’ names have not been released pending formal charges. Authorities described the shooting as an isolated incident and said there is no continued threat to the public.

Investigation Continues; Police Seek Information

The Chippewa Falls Police Department is urging anyone with additional information to contact Sergeant James Luckey at (715) 726-7701.

Police said updates will be shared as the case develops and reassured residents that extra patrols have been assigned to the downtown area as a precaution.

As the investigation continues, community members are encouraged to report any security footage or information that may assist law enforcement. For updates on Wisconsin public safety and crime news, visit ChicagoMusicGuide.com.