Two police officers were fatally shot during a traffic stop in Cameron, Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice (WDOJ). An exchange of gunfire occurred between the Chetek Police Department officer and a Cameron Police Department officer, and both were pronounced dead at the scene. The WDOJ is leading the investigation and is committed to providing the public with information while protecting the integrity of the investigation.
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President Biden and the White House have been vocal in their criticism of Republican senators Mike Lee, Rick Scott, and Ron Johnson over their proposals that could affect retirement and health care programs. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been particularly vocal in his criticism of Scott's "Rescue America" plan, which proposed that all federal legislation sunsets in 5 years. The Republican senators have responded forcefully, accusing Biden of deceiving the public about where they stand, and the debate between the White House and Republican senators is likely to continue in the coming weeks.
President Joe Biden visited Wisconsin to make his case for a strong economy and to continue the fight for the social safety net, highlighting US manufacturing and calling out Republican lawmakers who had previously expressed support for cuts to Social Security and Medicare. The union workers in the room cheered his commitment to protecting these programs, and Biden's message is likely to be a major theme of his 2024 campaign in the battleground state.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against an off-duty police officer and school security guard, Shawn Guetschow, for allegedly using excessive force against a 12-year-old girl during a fight at a Wisconsin middle school. The lawsuit claims that Guetschow used an illegal chokehold on the girl, causing lasting injuries and violating her constitutional rights. The family is seeking damages for the physical and emotional harm caused by the incident, as well as punitive damages for Guetschow's alleged misconduct.
John Huber, the father of Anthony Huber, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Kyle Rittenhouse, police officers, and other defendants for their alleged role in the events leading up to the shooting of his son in 2020. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed, allowing the Huber family to seek damages and hold the defendants accountable. The case is ongoing and a trial date has yet to be set.
On Friday, a massive traffic pileup on Interstate 39/90 in southern Wisconsin left more than two dozen people injured and the highway blocked for hours due to snow, ice, and whiteout conditions. Beloit Memorial Hospital and Beloit Health System reported treating 27 patients from the accident, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately clear. Emergency crews responded to the multi-vehicle accident in both the north and south lanes of the highway, and the Wisconsin State Patrol said the highway was blocked for hours.