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Two Dead, One Hospitalized After Welfare Check in Portage County

PORTAGE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 6 – A 35-year-old man was shot by a deputy after exiting a home armed during a welfare check; two others died from gunshot wounds, officials said.

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PORTAGE CO. Wis. (WAOW) - A welfare check at a Portage County residence lead to two people dead, and one person hospitalized.

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What we know so far about a July 6 shooting in Portage County that left a man & woman dead

A deputy shot and injured a 35-year-old armed man at the town of New Hope home, according to law enforcement. Two children in the home were unharmed.

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Two dead, one hospitalized after welfare check in Portage County

PORTAGE CO. Wis. (WAOW) - A welfare check at a Portage County residence lead to two people dead, and one person hospitalized.

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