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Eric B. Pottinger
Age : 44
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 03/15/2026
Location : US-18 and Spring Rose Road
City : Verona
County : Dane
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Verona Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police after pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/15/2026, Verona police attempted to stop a vehicle reported stolen in connection with a burglary. The driver did not stop, and officers chased the vehicle until the pursuit ended near Spring Rose Road in the Town of Springdale. During the encounter after the pursuit, officers shot and killed Eric B. Pottinger. State authorities opened an investigation into the shooting.