Two people were found dead at the scene of a Tuesday evening shoot out and house fire in Jefferson County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office was called to go to the home in the town of Sumner June 16 for a possible burglary.
When the deputy arrived, he found two people laying on the driveway, later determined to be dead.
The deputy took fire from the residence and returned fire, according to a news release.
After the shootout just after 5:45 p.m., the deputy noticed black smoke coming from the residence -- which led to a massive fire at the home. Officials still haven't said what might have sparked that fire.
At this time, law enforcement believes the incident was targeted and not a random act.
Witnesses shared images and video of the fire at the home located near the area of Klement Road, County Highway A and Hwy. 106 in the town of Sumner, which hugs the northern shore of Lake Koshkonong.
Viewer images from Dustin Lehman show the home completely engulfed.
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UPDATE (WKOW) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office told 27 News a burglary call to a home on County Highway A in Fort Atkinson led to a shootout with a deputy and a large fire.
After a shootout just after 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, the deputy noticed black smoke coming from the residence -- which led to a massive fire at the home. Officials still haven't said what might have sparked that fire.
The situation is still developing, and officials ask that citizens remain clear of the area.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY (WKOW) -- The Jefferson County Sheriff confirms the the state Division of Criminal Investigation has taken over the investigation into a fire that destroyed a home Tuesday evening.
There is no danger to the public, said Sheriff Paul Milbrath.
There has been a heavy police presence on the scene all evening, including a S.W.A.T. vehicle.
Multiple viewers have shared images and video of the fire near Ft. Atkinson. The home is located near the area of Klement Road, County Highway A and Hwy. 106 in the town of Sumner, which hugs the northern shore of Lake Koshkonong.
Viewer images from Dustin Lehman show the home completely engulfed.
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