'We avoided a mass shooting': Suspect hits man with firearm, points firearm at families

'We avoided a mass shooting': Suspect hits man with firearm, points firearm at families

By Grace Houdek Click here for updates on this story     FITCHBURG, Wisconsin (WKOW) — The Fitchburg Police Department said it’s grateful for the way the community handled a frightening situation in April. Officers responded to the 2800 block of Index Road on April 13 just after 3 p.m. The building has been used as an indoor facility for soccer matches. According to Captain Edward Hartwick, the initial report was for a man shooting at people. “Y…