Man with rifle detained at Expo Center, Oshkosh WI
At Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh, a man became aggressive after being asked to move his tent. He threatened staff and mentioned having a handgun. Officers later confirmed he was carrying what appeared to be a rifle and took precautionary measures before approaching.
Audio|Source: Winnebago County Sheriff and Fire, Oshkosh Police, Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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I'm sorry of the Expo Center, it's just out of Barnay, staff called the mail-on scene that was, he had a tent, and they asked him to move along, he became very aggressive, threatening,
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made to mention a reference to a handgun.
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Nothing was displayed that we know of.
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He's acting very erratic and not been cooperative. They want a welfare check or have a remote.
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Yeah, I could just know.
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Hey, money clearing, uh, assistant.
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Yeah, 445 I'm on the scene.
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That one.
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Where I can dispatch.
00:51
I've got eyes in the mail. He does indeed have the rifle. He's got a, looks like an AR-15.
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I'll take some more units over here before I initiate contact.
01:03
Okay, for 3D5, you can have the same look like.
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We'll take a shield.
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In addition, we'll make you a glove.
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Right now, he's sitting down, he's looking to the north, he doesn't see me yet.
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He's not making any movement with the rifle, just sitting there looking away.
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Location mentioned:
Sunnyview Expo Center, 500 E County Rd Y, Oshkosh, WI 54901
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