Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. "He had walked down to the bottom of our hill and when he got to the bottom he disappeared," said Angela Phillips, who called 911. (Fargo Police Department via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Watch an update from Waukesha County officials below: Police say they're still investigating why Benton was in Delafield with two others. In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us The man drops to his knees, then lies flat on his stomach and puts his hands behind his back. Delavan - Darien School District's DD Tech Administrator and CTE Coordinator, Michael Rick, discusses educational opportunities. For more information, click here. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. Delafield police said two officers, one from Delafield police and the other from Hartland police, were responding to a call for service regarding a hit-and-run crash at the Holiday Inn Express and shots were exchanged between the suspect and the officers. Benton is describedas a white male, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. Here are photos of the damage. According to the Fargo Police Department, the same suspect shot a man in Fargo on Nov. 1. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. Use. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Pewaukee School District canceled class on Friday, November 6 due to ongoing situation. Scott, who asked that FOX6 not show his face or use his last name, said he checked out his dad's house after his sister -- who lives in California -- gave him a heads up about the situation. Benton, however, ran off after the shooting. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. The suspect is described as a white man, around 60 tall, 215 pounds, blue eyes, and brown hair. And then at around 4:16 a.m. Delafield residents received an automatic alert urging them to shelter at the lowest level of their home or business, said the news channel. WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. There are not published alerts yet. They are at the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to Delafield Police. On their Facebook page, the department said "thoughts and prayers" were with the injured officers in Delafield and Hartland. Kehl urged residents in the area to stay home because the suspect in the shooting is still at large. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. Fargo Police Department have been searching for Benton since Nov. 1 in relation to another incident. "We did an initial (investigation of the school) to make sure that it is safe to open up again (Wednesday) and we're confident it is.". He said something didn't seem right, and he grabbed his handgun to check it out. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. Aerial video of the arrest taken by WISN-TV shows the suspect walking across the field near a residential cul-de-sac with his hands up. I want him in custody. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. 51 were here. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. A homeowner shared photos of the arrest with FOX6 News. recommend any participating Third Party Legal Professionals that pay to participate in this Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Residents in Delafield were being asked to avoid the area of Highway 83 and Golf Road. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and the suspect is still on the run. "It's good to have him off the streets," said Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. Two other people who were in the car with Benton were taken into custody, but Benton fled. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. The suspect, identified as Nathanael Benton, 23, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the man was arrested without resistance in a field not far from the Holiday Inn where the officers were shot in Waukesha County, about 27 miles (43 kilometers) west of Milwaukee. "I just think it's weird that my sister -- from 2,200 miles away -- calls me to go out and keep an eye on my pops, because he's home today," said Scott. He was taken to the hospital, where medical personnel found bullet fragments in his head, police said. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. Yeah, I want this guy, Kehl told reporters during an impromptu news conference in a nearby parking lot. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. "Police men and women that were all surrounding this like field all the way up here and all the way around, kind of converged on him and took him down," said Owen Cieslak, who recorded the arrest. Benton was taken to the Waukesha County Jail. By submitting this request, I agree to be contacted by one or more lawyers. He then had Benton walk into the field, hoping helicopters would see him. The information shared with the website is not protected by attorney-client privilege. "I wanted to make sure that he was taken into custody you know, because we don't live that far away," Phillips said. Authorities found him in the far south side of the city, hiding in a field. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office urged everyone to also avoid the area of I-94 at CTY Road SS and CTY Road C. Please avoid the area of I94 at Cty rd SS and Cty rd C. This is an active scene. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 Office Hours Monday - Wednesday 7:00AM to 7:00PM Thursday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM Officer Hours 24/7 Staff Directory The two officers -- one from Delafield and one from Hartland --were shot and woundedoutside a Holiday Inn near I-94 and Highway 83. "He was just apprehended right back here and there was just tons of police officers everywhere. The lanes reopened just before 9:30 a.m. Friday. Authorities say a tip from a man who saw someone suspicious in the area called it in. People are being asked to stay away from the area and stay home. Contributions to this story also made by: All content Copyright 2023 WDJT. CBS 58 has a crew on-scene and has reached out to WCSO for information relating to the incident. They say 23-year-old Nathanael Benton was on the run for attempted murder in Fargo, North Dakota. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. All Rights Reserved. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. One of the individuals in the incident displayed a handgun to the caller, according to a news release from Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl. Public urged to stay indoors @CBS58. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. The suspect is identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton. In a statement released Friday, Benton's mother said in part: "We are very overwhelmed by all of it. "It was not anything that seemed very exigent, but out of an abundance of caution and consulting with the school administration, we decided to evacuate the school," Kehl said. The officers were responding to what they thought was a hit-and-run crash when they were shotnear Highway 83 and Golf Road. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Authorities say the suspect is on the run. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Authorities say two police officers were shot after midnight on Friday, November 6 in Delafield and as of 5:30 a.m., the suspect is still on the run. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Police say he is also wanted for an incident in North Dakota. WebA Menomonee Falls Police officer used excessive force when he shot a suspect who had fled after not paying for gas nearly five years ago, a federal jury found Tuesday. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. Several tactical officers with guns trained on him began to close in. Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. "The school is closed for the rest of the night, but they will resume classes (on Wednesday)," Kehl said. UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been taken into custody, according to police. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. Officers found the suspect vehicle and suspect in a lot behind the church, 1100 Highway 83. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. 2 officers shot in Delafield, police search for suspect. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 Office Hours Monday - Wednesday 7:00AM to 7:00PM Thursday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM Officer Hours 24/7 Staff Directory Authorities are identifying himas Nathanael Benton. Officers place him in handcuffs and remove his pants for a search. Kindergarten through 8th grade students attend the school. Police say they were called to the Holiday Inn Express in Delafield around 1:40 a.m., for reports of a hit-and-run. According to Chief Kehl, the Delafield officer injured was moved out of the trauma unit and is in good spirits considering the circumstances. You will likely need to provide information such as the report number, your name, drivers license number, vehicle plate number, the date/time of accident, location of accident, who was involved in the accident, your mailing address, phone number, and email. Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. Please stay with TMJ4 News for updates. is it a This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. An When should I request a legal consultation? The district sent an email to families Friday morning say there would be no virtual classes and that school would resume on Monday, Nov. 9. Scott then called 911. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. According to Fargo police, a man called police about 2:30 a.m. Sunday and said he thought he had been shot. Job Openings at Weigel Broadcasting Milwaukee. The suspect is in protective custody until treatment can be obtained. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . After an unforgettable and chaotic manhunt, law enforcement and neighbors say they're relieved Benton is now behind bars. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton from Fargo, North Dakota, who was wanted for another violent offense. The media outlet reported that an alert was issued at 2:15 a.m. for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. "I thought, 'hell, there's something in there.'. @fox6wakeup pic.twitter.com/K7q3FvfzVg. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. Find My Report For Me. "It looked spooked because it kept looking back." Delafield police said a man was arrested after a pursuit by Wisconsin State Patrol troopers Saturday morning. I-94 was closed in both directions. substitute Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Police said Benton is suspected in a shooting that left two officers wounded in Delafield, Wisc., early Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Follow him on Twitter at @Evanfrank_LCP. A suspect accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield early Friday has been taken into custody, police say. The suspect is described as a white man wearing khaki pants. "Since it was the end of the day, they did a modified dismissal.". Both officers were taken to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. A large perimeter around the busy Highway 83 and I-94 interchange was sealed off early Friday. This undated photo provided by the Fargo Police Department shows Nathanael Benton. FOX6 News spoke with the man who tipped off authorities to Benton's location; he said Benton was hiding in his father's backyard. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. 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The injured officers were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He said the morning's events were surreal. Large police presence. WAUKESHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A manhunt ended in Waukesha County for a suspect accused of shooting two officers in Delafield. Fargo police, in a Facebook post, said they were notified Friday morning that the shooting in Delafield involved Benton, a man wanted in their city for attempted murder. Police refused to identify the suspect. Police confirmed two officers shot in Delafield and they are looking for a suspect. There are not published alerts yet. To be instantly notified of alerts and emergencies subscribe to Notify Me or RSS . In Person: Delafield Police Department, 115 Main St, Delafield, WI 53018, United States. The officers were injured. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 The suspect was last seen running south from the area of I-94 and Hwy 83. Services are not available in all states or for all legal categories. All three are in custody. Hartland Lakeside School District said schools will be closed Friday due to the ongoing search for the suspect. Notify Me When The Officer Has Filed My Report. You're asked to call 911 if you see anyone matching Benton's description. People are being asked to avoid the area near Highway 83 and Golf Road and to stay in their homes. Scott said he found Benton, put his gun on him and told him to get his hands up. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. I want him to face justice for what hes done and then I can tell the community its safe.. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A police service dog got out of a fenced area and bit three people, and during the incident Saturday, the K-9 was stabbed, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. Lake Country School District said it would delaying school and bus routes by two hours. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. North Dakota courts say Benton had not been served with an arrest warrant for attempted murder. At the same time, its just right there," said Scott. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. Here are photos of the damage. He was located near Broken Bow Court in Delafield and taken into custody without incident after a search spanning seven hours. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. WebCity of Delafield Police 115 Main St. Delafield, WI 53018 Email Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 262-446-5070 Administrative: 262-646-6240 Fx: 262-646-6242 All rights reserved. DELAFIELD, Wis. - A man suspected of shooting two police officers in Delafield Friday morning, Nov. 6 was taken into custody after a man found him hiding in the woods and called 911. Benton was taken into custody a short time after 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Law enforcement officers had been looking for the suspect for about nine hours after he fled from the shooting about 1:40 a.m. outside the Holiday Inn, which is less than a mile from where he was arrested.