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Two Green Bay police officers are continuing to recover today after they were attacked Tuesday night by an armed man.

On February 24, 2015, at 7:31 p.m., Police Officers Matthew Dunn and Brian Krueger responded to an address in the 1500 block of Plymouth Lane for a “check the welfare” of Joseph Biegert, 30, who was reported to have taken an unknown amount of medication in an attempt to harm himself. P.O. Dunn, 24, who has two years of service with the department, and P.O. Krueger, 28, who has five years of service, made contact with Mr. Biegert in his apartment.

After the officers arrived, a physical confrontation ensued between the officers and Mr. Biegert inside the apartment. Biegert, who was armed with a knife, attacked and stabbed P.O. Dunn in the upper arm and also injured P.O. Krueger during the struggle. Both officers discharged their weapons to stop the threat. Biegert was struck and subsequently died at the scene. Both officers were transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital where they were treated for their injuries and released.

In accordance with the law regarding officer involved shootings, the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation was called and is leading the investigation into the incident. In accordance with department procedure, when they are well enough to return to work , the involved officers will be reassigned to administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

All media inquiries should be directed to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.