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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Unknown

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 08/06/2025

Location : Parking lot off State Highway 22 near County Road A

City : Wild Rose

County : Waupaca

State : Wisconsin

Agency : Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, Waushara County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Suicide

Event : Suicide under police duress during mental health crisis

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On August 6, 2025, deputies from the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office attempted a welfare check on a person reported to be suicidal in Wautoma. Deputies quickly located the subject’s vehicle traveling on County Road H near Wild Rose. When they attempted a traffic stop on State Highway 22, the driver refused to stop, forcing deputies to escalate the encounter into a vehicle pursuit.
Deputies maintained close pursuit as the vehicle continued toward County Road A. Additional units maneuvered into intercept positions, prepared to block escape routes and bring the vehicle to a halt. The driver pulled into a parking lot near County Road A, where deputies rapidly approached with weapons ready and tactical positioning to control the scene.
As deputies closed distance to take the driver into custody, the individual produced a firearm and fatally shot themself inside the vehicle. Deputies immediately breached the driver’s door but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation, which includes reviewing dash camera footage, examining the firearm, and taking statements from all involved personnel.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/death-investigation-underway-after-police-pursuit-ends-in-waupaca-county/
https://fox11online.com/news/local/investigation-underway-after-person-dies-by-suicide-during-pursuit-in-waushara-county-waupaca-wild-rose-wautoma-welfare-check-law-enforcement-state-highway-22-parking-lot-lifesaving-measures
https://wsau.com/2025/08/06/man-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-after-police-chase/