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Sun Prairie Police Department, Wisconsin
Friday June 2nd, 2017 :: 07:51 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Media Release - Suicidal Subject

Sun Prairie Police Department Media Release
From: Sergeant Ray Thomson
Date: June 1, 2017
Subject: Suicidal Subject

On Thursday, June 1, Sun Prairie Police responded to the 1300 block of Buena Vista Dr. for a report of an armed suicidal subject. The subject displayed a weapon to responding officers.

When the subject advanced toward officers, a less-lethal device was deployed. The subject was then safely taken into custody.

During the incident, Westside Elementary School was locked down as a precautionary measure.

The Sun Prairie Police Department was assisted by the Dane County Sheriffs Office, including a member of their negotiations team.

Address/Location
Sun Prairie Police Department, Wisconsin
300 E Main St
Sun Prairie, WI 53590

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-837-7336

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