WILD ROSE, WI (OnFocus) – The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in the Village of Wild Rose, Waushara County, Wisconsin. The death occurred the morning of Wednesday, August 6th, 2025.
At approximately 10:18 AM, members of the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make contact with an individual that was believed to be suicidal, in the City of Wautoma, Waushara County, Wisconsin. When the law enforcement officers observed the individual driving on County Road H, near the Village of Wild Rose, the law enforcement officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop to check the individual’s welfare.
The individual did not stop for the law enforcement officer and proceeded northbound on State Highway 22 through the Village of Wild Rose. Preliminary investigation indicates the individual pulled into a parking lot off of State Highway 22 near County Road A where the individual succumbed to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The law enforcement officers attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. Local EMS was notified and responded to the scene. No members of law enforcement or other members of the public were injured during this incident.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is leading this investigation. All involved law enforcement are fully cooperating with the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office during this investigation.
The Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to review evidence and determine the facts of this incident and will turn over the investigative reports to the Waushara County District Attorney’s Office when the investigation concludes. The name of the individual is not being released at this time.
We welcome your stories! Contact us at [email protected]!
[su_posts template=”templates/teaser-loop.php” posts_per_page=”3″ offset=”1″ order=”desc”]
Author: News Desk
This piece was posted by our news team! Contact us or submit stories at [email protected].
