85-year old killed in Hurley had gun taken from him earlier
Wisconsin News-- Several hours before 85-year old Leo J. Driscoll was shot and killed by a SWAT team in Hurley, his apartment manager had wrestled one gun from his hands.
HURLEY - Several hours before 85-year old Leo J. Driscoll was shot and killed by a SWAT team, his apartment manager had wrestled one gun from his hands.
Police were responding to a call from that apartment manager Friday morning. He said Driscoll had threatened him with the gun, but he managed to get it away from him. Driscoll’s girlfriend told police he had several other firearms in the apartment.When SWAT officers entered Driscoll’s apartment they found him holding a rifle.
To avoid a possible conflict of interest, the fatal shooting is being investigated by detectives from neighboring Vilas County instead of Iron County of which Hurley is the county seat. Several officers are on administrative leave while the case is wrapped up.
About 40 residents were evacuated for a day, finally allowed to return home yesterday morning. Driscoll had no previous criminal record.
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