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Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Kills Six in Wisconsin

HeadlineOct 08, 2007

In Wisconsin, an off-duty sheriff’s deputy in the town of Crandon shot dead six people on Saturday night. Tyler Peterson reportedly burst into his ex-girlfriend’s house and opened fire. The victims ranged in age from 14 to 20. Forest County Sheriff Keith Van Cleve confirmed on Sunday that Peterson was one of his deputies.

Keith Van Cleve: “The shooter was a full-time Forest County deputy. He was off duty at the time of the shooting. He also worked part time for the city.”

After a massive manhunt, a sniper shot Peterson dead on Sunday.

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