A man, who police say was armed with a knife, is expected to survive after being shot Thursday afternoon by police.
Janesville police were sent to a traffic accident about 2:45 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of U.S. Highway 14/Humes Road and Interstate 39/90.
Immediately following the crash, a man got out of his vehicle and had armed himself with a knife by the time officers had arrived, according to a Janesville Police Department news release.
While police were trying to take the man into custody, a Janesville police officer fired at the armed subject.
The man who was shot was immediately taken to a local medical facility for treatment and is expected to survive.
An officer also was also taken to a local medical facility for treatment.
U.S. Highway 14/Humes Rd. will closed for several hours between N. Pontiac Dr. and Deerfield Dr. Interstate 39/90 is open.
The Wisconsin Traffic Management Center has been notified.
A Janesville Police Department Press Conference will be announced at a later time.
Any one having information about this crime or any other crime is encouraged to contact: Janesville Police Department at 755-3100
-Call Janesville Area Crime Stoppers at(608) 756-363624 hours a day
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