Shooting in Taylor County now ruled intentional homicide; suspect and victim identified

Shooting in Taylor County now ruled intentional homicide; suspect and victim identified

MEDFORD, WI (WSAU) — The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office has identified the two men involved in a shooting incident on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Victim, arrested individual identified in alleged reckless homicide in Taylor County

The Taylor County Sheriff's Department has released the names involved in an incident in the Township of Little Black that led to the death of one and the arrest of another.

Shooting victim name, charges sought - Central Wisconsin News

05/01/2026 Updated Press Release Regarding the recent death investigation, which was reported on April 28, 2026, at approximately 8:49 P.M. in the Township of Little Black in Taylor County, the male victim has been identified as 21-year-old Austin D. Olson of Medford, Wisconsin. The adult male who was taken into custody on 04/29/26 has been identified as 19-year-old Brent M. Porter of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Brent was brought before the Taylor...