DELAFIELD, Wis. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX6 News app for iOS or Android. FOX6 News spoke with the man who tipped off authorities to Benton's location; he said Benton was hiding in his father's backyard. Police Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) Two police officers have been shot in Delafield early in the morning on Friday, November 6. "Please keep your own children inside today until the suspect at large has been taken into police custody. Delafield Police: Vandals cause "significant damage There are not published alerts yet. Two officers were shot just after 1:30 a.m. Friday in Delafield, police said. Fargo police said a warrant was issued for Benton's arrest for his connection to a shooting that happened in Fargo on Nov. 1. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. The Hartland officer was recovering with non-life threatening injuries. Delafield Two other people who were in the car with Benton were taken into custody, but Benton fled. in a photo or This is a breaking news story. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Delafield North Dakota courts say Benton had not been served with an arrest warrant for attempted murder. The officers were injured. Authorities say the suspect is on the run. Officers place him in handcuffs and remove his pants for a search. Find My Report For Me. Delafield News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Delafield, WI Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. Hartland Lakeside School District said schools will be closed Friday due to the ongoing search for the suspect. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is also reported to have been taped off and emergency crews and police are at the scene. Scott said he and his father were sitting out back when they "heard some cracks and pops in the woods." All Rights Reserved. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. Police "Since it was the end of the day, they did a modified dismissal.". When they arrived, Benton shot at a Delafield and Hartland officer and the Delafield officer shot back. 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. Suspect accused of shooting Angela Phillips called authorities as soon as she recognized Benton's clothes. Kehl said that one of his officers and another from nearby Hartland confronted the man, suspected in a hit-and-run crash, outside the hotel at Interstate 94 and Highway 83. out a form. 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 Delafield Police Chief Erik Kehl said the department was notified at 2:25 p.m. Here are photos of the damage. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us Delafield News, Weather, Safety, Sports | NewsBreak Delafield, WI Two people were detained, but they are not believed to be directly involved in the shooting, Kehl said. Cellphone video captured Benton being arrested less than a mile from the Holiday Inn Express without incident. 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. Suspect accused of shooting WisDOT said both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-94 at WIS 83 were closed. 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 Benton was taken to the Waukesha County Jail. City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. Kehl said an unknown teacher at the school received the threat and then notified the front office. In addition to being wanted for attempted homicide in North Dakota, Benton was convicted in 2017 in a sex crime case. The incident began around 1:40 a.m. 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. Shooting suspect in custody. not endorse or If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. We are sorry for any harm or pain he caused to anyone and are thankful no one else was hurt when they took him into custody.". 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 "Dialog was initiated and officers saw the subject was in possession of a handgun," Kehl stated. He wearing a flat brim hat, sweatshirt, and possibly khakis. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. 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. Pewaukee schools announced that schools would be closed, for both virtual students and in-person. 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 DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A manhunt is underway for a Fargo, North Dakota man, who is accused of shooting two police officers in Delafield, Wisconsin Friday morning, Nov. 6. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Police WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. Scott said he found Benton, put his gun on him and told him to get his hands up. 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. The suspect was identified as 23-year-old Nathanael Benton from Fargo, North Dakota, who was wanted for another violent offense. You also agree to our Terms of Please stay with TMJ4 News for updates. Shots were exchanged and the two officers were hit, Kehl said. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. 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. Public urged to stay indoors @CBS58. Scott said. There were no injuries to the suspect, bystanders or any law enforcement officials. The verdict came after a two-day trial and two hours of jury deliberations, according to court documents. For more information, click here. For more information, click here. Police Police said Benton is suspected in a shooting that left two officers wounded in Delafield, Wisc., early Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Two police officers were shot and wounded early Friday after confronting a hit-and-run suspect in Delafield, Wisconsin, police said. #BREAKING emergency alert sent out to residents here in the Delafield area telling residents to avoid HWY 83 & Golf Rd., seek shelter and wait for the all clear. Alert Center WebAlert Center allows you to view all alerts and emergencies in your area. 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. Use. A massive hunt is underway for a gunman after two police officers were shot in Delafield, Wisconsin. DELAFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Delafield police say a man accused of shooting two police officers is in custody. In an afternoon news conference following the shooting, police said Benton was accompanied by two other people -- a 29-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man -- from Indiana. A dangerous situation with an armed suspect ended peacefully near Elmbrook Church-Lake Country on Wednesday. It is understood that the gunman is still at large and news channel CBS 58 reported that the Waukesha County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that two officers have been shot and injured. DELAFIELD, Wis. (AP) A man suspected of wounding two police officers in a shooting in Wisconsin on Friday and who is wanted in North Dakota for attempted murder has been arrested following a large-scale manhunt, police said. DOT issued an alert around 2:15 a.m. on Friday, November 6 for a traffic incident that closed the freeway in both directions. WebPolice are looking for the vandals who caused significant damage overnight to a home in the City of Delafield. Police say they were called to the Holiday Inn Express in Delafield around 1:40 a.m., for reports of a hit-and-run. The initial investigation revealed no active threat at the school, 1800 Vettleson Road,Kehl said. 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. Police Department 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. 24 Hour non-emergency dispatch center 262-446-5070. The officers wounds are not believed to be life-threatening, the chief said. Alert Center "I thought, 'hell, there's something in there.'. 2023 www.jsonline.com. An emergency alert was sent to Waukesha County area residents just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, urging them to avoid the area and to take shelter if they lived in the immediate area. 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. The Holiday Inn Express near the intersection is taped off along with multiple police, sheriff and EMT. Police say he is also wanted for an incident in North Dakota. The search shut down I-94 for hours Friday, Nov. 6, and prompted warning to people living in the area. After a teacher received a threat on Tuesday, Lake Country School in the City of Delafield was evacuated. Kindergarten through 8th grade students attend the school. 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. If there are alerts or emergencies, they will be listed below by category. "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.". 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. Kehl said eventually the suspect surrendered to police. Delafield "I would like to thank responding all assisting agencies, including members of the Villages of Hartland and Chenequa Police Departments, Waukesha County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin State Patrol and Suburban Critical Incident Team," Kehl said. Police DELAFIELD, Wis. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. "Negotiations took place as other assets responded and took up positions around the suspect to secure the incident scene.". The suspect is in protective custody until treatment can be obtained. Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. 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. Visit our Wisconsin Accident Reports page. found Delafield police shooting suspect shares story "How quickly and how efficiently they had sealed off everywhere in Delafield, I just think they did a fantastic job," said neighbor Steven Green. The suspect was last seen running south from the area of I-94 and Hwy 83. Web500 Genesee St. Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: 262-646-6220 Fx: 262-646-6223 City Hall Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM Contact Us An 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. 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. Two other people inside the vehicle, a 29-year-old woman and 30-year-old man -- both from Warsaw, Indiana -- were taken into custody. Police refused to identify the suspect. Police have released a photo of the suspect involved in shooting two police officers Friday morning. Delafield Police now confirming two officers from two separate departments were shot in an early morning incident in Delafield. Delafield Police DELAFIELD, Wis. A manhunt for a gunman ended in a field in Delafield on Friday when tactical officers surrounded the man wanted for shooting two police officers. By submitting this request, I agree to be contacted by one or more lawyers. Around 4:16 a.m., Delafield residents received an automatic alert that asked citizens to avoid the area of HWY 83 and Golf Rd., and for residents in the area to shelter at the lowest level of their home/business. He was taken to the hospital, where medical personnel found bullet fragments in his head, police said. Our thoughts and prayers are with the police officers and their families," said Nancy Nikolay, the HLSD superintendent. WebDelafield Police Department offer's 2 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 2626466240. Police credit dozens of law enforcement agencies and citizen's phone calls for helping capture Benton. Delafield City of Delafield Police | Delafield WI. 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. Delafield police Waukesha County Communications notified the Delafield Police Department at 12:34 p.m. of a road rage incident in the city on Highway 83. ContactEvan Frank at (262) 361-9138or evan.frank@jrn.com. He did not specify on what type of threat was made. FOX6 News spoke with the man who found a suspect -- who allegedly shot two police officers in Delafield -- hiding on his father's property. Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip. The man drops to his knees, then lies flat on his stomach and puts his hands behind his back. The cost of a Police report in Wisconsin typically ranges from $6 to $20, depending on the how you obtain it. Residents have been warned to seek immediate shelter and avoid Highway 83 and Golf Road. This is a developing story, stay with CBS 58 on-air and online for updates.