Active hostage situation still ongoing in Neenah, Wisconsin. Man apparently walked into motorcycle shop and fired at least 30 shots which injured
someone, who was taken to the hospital, but the man took everyone else hostage in the shop. Swat is on the scene and Neenah Police say it is a
"high-risk" situation.
Shots fired in Neenah, active hostage situation
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12:30 p.m. Update:
The Neenah Police Department just posted this to Facebook:
We want to extend our perimeter. We ask anyone in the area to move back at least 1/4 mile for your safety.
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12 p.m. Update:
Dean Kaufert, the Neenah Mayor just spoke with us. He says this is still an active situation.
He tells us several shots were fired, he said 30 or more.
This incident is taking place at the Eagle Nation Cycle shop on Main Street.
Kaufert says one person one transferred to a hospital. We don't have an update on their condition.
He also says there are people in the basement on the cycle shop.
We will continue to bring you updates as we learn them.
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11:55 a.m. Update:
The Neenah Police Department just posted this to Facebook:
We've evacuated a number of homes and businesses in the area. Working to maintain safety. Please continue to stay away from the area.
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11:15 a.m. Update:
FOX 11's Lauren Kalil is on scene. Lauren tells us there is a lot of police presence outside the Eagle Nation Cycles shop.
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The Neenah Police Department says they are monitoring a high risk incident in the 200 Block of Main Street.
Our crew on the scene says two blocks of Main Street going from Torrey all the way up to Wisconsin are completely blocked off.
There are multiple armored vehicles on site.
Officials say there has been a report of at least one possible shot fired -- they are working to make sure everyone is safe in the area.
Police are urging people to avoid the Main Street area between downtown and the bridge.
We will bring you more information once we get it.
A photo from the scene
edit on 5-12-2015 by Rezlooper because: (no reason given)
edit on 5-12-2015 by Rezlooper because: (no reason given)