Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Eric Keesen
Gender : Male
Age : 39
Race : White
Date : 09/16/2021
Location : 501 W Main Street
City : Balsam Lake
County : Polk
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Polk County Sheriff's Office, Rice Lake Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 16, 2021, Eric Keesen, who had arrest warrants for unspecified felony crimes in Barron and Washburn counties, was located hiding in an attic space at a motel in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin. Following the discovery, an 11-hour standoff ensued. During the standoff, Keesen shot and killed himself.
