Manitowoc Police Department requests help locating person of interest in gunfire incident
Apr 14, 2025
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in Manitowoc say they are asking for the public's help in finding a person of interest involved in a gunshot incident Sunday night after a woman claimed he was trying to kill her.
According to a release from the Manitowoc Police Department, officers, along wit
h Manitowoc County deputies, responded at 11:44 p.m. to the area of 1600 Galax Drive for reports of a woman giving firearms to a neighbor because a man was allegedly trying to kill her.
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After arriving on the scene, police say found a gun along with evidence that it had recently been fired.
Following an initial investigation, it was determined that only one shot was fired and a man could be seen in security footage having the gun aimed at him as he appeared to run from the location.
Officers used K9 Rolo and a drone from the Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office but the man still has yet to be found or identified at this time.
The Manitowoc Police Department is asking anyone who lives in the area of the 1600 block of Galax Drive to check their home surveillance camera from 11:30 to 11:45 p.m. Sunday night.
Anyone who checks their surveillance camera and can hear a loud noise or gunshot and/or can spot any people or vehicles in that time frame, specifically a man wearing a dark shirt and jeans running, is asked to immediately contact the department.
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At this time, police believe there is no threat to the community and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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