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Adams County Deputy Shoots, Kills Armed Man Who Walked Toward Officers in Leola

Oversight leaders want independent review, more funding and body-camera rules as they press for accountability after the fatal police shooting.

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LEOLA, Wis. — A deputy shot and killed a 48-year-old Hancock man after he refused commands to drop a handgun and walked toward law enforcement.

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Sheriff's Office says deputy fatally shot armed man in Adams County

USA TODAY NETWORK LEOLA ? An Adams County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed a 48-year-old Hancock man July 27 in the town of Leola. At 5:09 p.m.

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Adams County deputy shoots, kills armed man who walked toward officers in Leola

LEOLA, Wis. — A deputy shot and killed a 48-year-old Hancock man after he refused commands to drop a handgun and walked toward law enforcement.

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Hancock man killed in critical incident with Adams County sheriff's deputy

LEOLA, Wis. — A deputy shot and killed a 48-year-old Hancock man after he refused commands to drop a handgun and walked toward law enforcement.

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Man who refused to drop gun shot and killed by deputy in Town of Leola

A deputy arrived at the scene for a report of a neighbor who was "going crazy," and discovered a man with a gun.

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Independent investigation underway for man shot and killed by Madison police officer

CBS 58 is your local source for the Milwaukee news, Milwaukee weather, and Milwaukee sports.

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CBS58 broke the news in Milwaukee, United States on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
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