UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

University Police

River Falls Press Release 12/15/2017

The River Falls Police Department continues to investigate a shot fired call outside a residence in the 600 block of S. Main St. On December 14, 2017 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a 9 1 1 caller reported being involved in a domestic argument with her son and accidentally discharging her handgun.

Officers arrived in moments and began investigating the incident. The discharged round was observed to have struck an unoccupied next-door business.  We would like to assure the community that there is no threat to be concerned of at this time.

This incident continues to be under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the River Falls Police Department at 715-425-0909.

Gordon Young
Chief of Police
River Falls Police Department
125 East Elm St.
River Falls, WI  54022
(715) 425-0909