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Janesville Police Department
Thursday September 13th, 2018 :: 02:00 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Armed Subject

On 9-13-18 at 12:25 PM, officers were dispatched to 171 Linn St. for the report of an armed subject. The victim reported being punched and kicked by several subjects while inside 171 Linn St. The victim reported seeing a handgun in the waistband of one of the suspects. The victim received minor injuries but did not want medical attention. The suspects, one of which the victim was able to identify, left the area in a black SUV prior to the officer’s arrival. As a precaution, Wilson Elementary School was put in soft lockdown for a short time while officers investigated the incident. The investigation is ongoing.


Incident Number: JV1851899
Location: 171 Linn St.
By: Sgt. Vaughn
Date: 9-13-18



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Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

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Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

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