The Eau Claire County District Attorney has determined a fatal shooting last summer was a justified use of lethal force. La Crosse Police investigated the July shooting of Michael Caponigro because an Eau Claire officer was involved. Police say every effort was made to resolve the standoff peacefully. When tear gas was deployed to force Caponigro out of an apartment building, he fired his shotgun in the direction of law enforcement officers. Sergeant Jesse Henning returned fired, fatally wounding Caponigro.
Eau Claire Police Officer Cleared In July Shooting Incident
Mar 5, 2018 | 2:21 PM
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