Man killed in officer involved shooting in Appleton

Appleton authorities are reviewing details that led up to a man being shot and killed by an Appleton Police officer yesterday.

just after 1:30 AM, officers were sent to the Maritime Tavern at 336 W. Wisconsin Ave., for a weapons complaint. When law enforcement arrived at the location, they were confronted by an armed subject who shot at them.

An Appleton police officer returned fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead.

No officers were hurt in the incident.

The Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the incident. The involved officer has been placed on administrative leave, per department policy.