A man was shot after he fired at police officers through a window of the residence during a standoff. Police had responded to reports of a hostile man with a weapon.
Victim's Name: Michael Caponigro
Agency Responsible: Eau Claire Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Race: White
Date of Death: July 23, 2017
County: Eau Claire
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2796
Geography: Suburban