Incident Type: Shooting
Incident Date: 9/26/21
Release Date: 9/27/21
Incident number: 21-17781
Prepared By: Lt. Edward Hartwick
Details:
The Fitchburg Police Department is investigating a disturbance that led to the shooting of a 40-year-old man Sunday night. Around 8:00 p.m., the shooting victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening wound. Responding officers determined the incident began in a parking lot in the 2800 block of Eggiman Road around 7:30 p.m.
Investigators learned a fight had broken out at a party, and at some point during the altercation the male was shot. The participants involved in the disturbance are believed to be known to one another. There is no suspect information available at this time.
This investigation remains open and active. No arrests have been made, and no further information is available for release at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Fitchburg Police Department at (608)270-4300. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Madison Area Crime Stoppers at (608)266-6014 or by visiting P3Tips.com