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Prosecutors in western Wisconsin have determined that officers involved in a deadly shooting last month in Rice Lake were justified in their actions.
The Barron County District Attorney’s Office announced that the officers were cleared after fatally shooting Zachary Veitch on October 8th.
According to investigators, Veitch had just stabbed one person in his apartment and attempted to stab another.
The officers opened fire when Veitch advanced toward them with a knife.
Three officers were part of the incident, and none of them will face charges.