MARINETTE—A female died because of injuries sustained by a gunshot Thursday in Marinette.
Marinette Police Chief Jon LaCombe, in a press release, said dispatch received a call at 4:05 p.m. Thursday to the Trolley Station Apartments, 1529 Main St., for a report of a female with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old female victim and began to render first aid until EMS personnel arrived. The female victim was transported to Aurora Medical Center- Bay Area by paramedics, where she later died to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Officers were advised that a 31-year-old male suspect fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival, LaCombe said. At approximately 4:25 p.m., officers were able to locate the suspect at a residence in Marinette, and he was taken into custody without incident. The male was transported to Aurora Medical Center—Bay Area, where he was treated for minor injuries and lodged at the Marinette County Jail. The Marinette County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the matter for potential charges.
The Marinette Police Department has requested the assistance of the State of Wisconsin Crime Lab to process the crime scene, according to LaCombe. Officers are still in the early stages of gathering all the facts and will release more details as they become available. The names of the people involved are being withheld at this point, pending notification of family members.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the Marinette Police Department.
The Marinette Police Department is being assisted by the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office, Marinette County Medical Examiner’s Office, AMC-BA Paramedics, Emergency Rescue Squad, Marinette Fire Department, Marinette County Dispatch Center, Oconto County Sheriff’s Office and the Marinette County District Attorney’s Office.
