KENOSHA, Wis. — One of the three victims who were injured during an officer-involved shooting situation in Kenosha on Dec. 19 remains hospitalized, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday.
The DOJ also released the name of the suspect and the officers involved.
Police responded to the 1300 block of 56th Street around 8:20 p.m. for a report of an active shooter. As police approached, officers were shot at by the male suspect, now identified as 32-year-old Matthew C. Lopez, and police returned fire. Police then entered the home after hearing reports of gunshot victims and hostages inside the house with the shooter.
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The DOJ said in an update Wednesday that preliminary evidence indicates Lopez shot at other bystanders who were injured and transported to area hospitals. Two of the victims have since been treated and released, and one remains hospitalized. Lopez is dead and his motive is not yet known.
The involved officers from the Kenosha Police Department have been identified as Sgt. Adam Jurgens who has 14 years of experience in law enforcement, and Sgt. Brian Miller with 18 years in law enforcement. Jurgens and Miller are both on administrative assignment, per department policy.
The DOJ's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading the case with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin State Crime Lab, and DCI Crime Response Specialist.
The DOJ says all involved law enforcement is fully cooperating. No law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident.
