Eau Claire man injured after police involved shooting

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) — Late Sunday night, two Eau Claire officers responded to a home on the city’s northeast side where a man inside was armed with a gun.

According to a release, officers confronted the man and fired their weapons at him.

He was injured and taken to a local hospital.

As is policy, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation is conducting an investigation.

The officers are currently on administrative leave.

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