UPDATED Tuesday, August 3, 2010 --- 4:55 p.m.

From the Dane County Sheriff's Department:

Madison, WI. August 3, 2010 – The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is now releasing the names of the deputies involved in the two recent officer involved shootings.

In the July 20th incident in the village of McFarland, Tactical Response Team (TRT) members were attempting to place a video camera through a lower level window when Scott D. Stevens fired his handgun at deputies, forcing them to return fire. The deputies who fired their weapons include: Anthony Balistreri (48), with the DCSO for 25 years; Todd Endl (47), 21 years with the DCSO + 7 years of prior law enforcement experience; George Mayerhofer (36) 10 years with the DCSO; and James Plenty (38), 10 years with the DCSO + 6 years of prior law enforcement experience.

In the town of Dunkirk incident on July 28th, patrol deputies responded to a domestic call on Aaker Road where William T. Sorenson had armed himself with a shotgun. Deputies ordered the man to put the gun down, and when he did not comply with the order, one deputy fired a less lethal round at Sorenson. Sorenson then fired his shotgun at deputies, forcing the deputies to return fire. The deputies who fired their weapons in this incident include: Steven French (37) 12 years with the DCSO; Jason Wiest (36) 13 years with the DCSO; Brian McKenzie (36) 12 years with the DCSO; and James Myers (47) 6 years with the DCSO.

As in all officer-involved shootings, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office thoroughly conducts both a criminal and administrative investigation. Dane County District Attorney Brian Blanchard has declared that no criminal liability is possible based on the consistent and extensive evidence that has been assembled since the shootings. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office initial review of the incidents finds that the deputies responded appropriately in these life-threatening situations. The formal administrative review is ongoing for both incidents. As part of the Sheriff’s Office critical incident policy, all of these deputies were placed on administrative leave. The deputies involved have been, or will be, cleared to return to their duties on an individual basis.

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UPDATED Friday, July 30, 2010 -- 2:34pm
By Zac Schultz

Madison: The Dane County Sheriff's Office has identified 42-year-old William Sorenson as the man deputies shot and killed Wednesday night.

It started at 7:20 in the evening, when Sorenson's wife called 911, saying her husband was drunk and she wanted him removed from the home.

"We know that there had been a number of domestic incidents involving this couple, many of which never were reported," says Sheriff Dave Mahoney.

When deputies arrived William was in the garage. "He did emerge walking out of the garage, armed with the shotgun," says Mahoney.

When he didn't put down the gun, deputies shot him with a non-lethal beanbag. "He raised the shotgun, firing at deputies, who immediately shot back in defense of their own lives," says Mahoney.

Interim Coroner Barry Irmen says Sorenson died of multiple gunshot wounds. "We know that Mr. Sorenson was intoxicated."

Sheriff Mahoney says they have now learned what Sorenson did before deputies arrived. "The deceased had made a call to a friend indicating that he was armed with a shotgun, he was in the garage, and he intended to die."

This was the second officer-involved shooting in two weeks. Deputies shot and killed a 47-year-old man in McFarland on July 20th after he shot at them.

"Probably the most difficult, the most potential for violence occurs in the response to a domestic related incident," says Mahoney. "I think the last two weeks highlight that very fact."

Six deputies remain on administrative leave after this latest shooting, while three others are still on administrative leave after the McFarland officer-involved shooting.

The District Attorney has already cleared all deputies involved in the McFarland shooting.

Mahoney is confident the same will happen in this case. "I have the utmost confidence in the deputies who responded and believe there will be a very positive outcome."

One of the deputies involved in the McFarland shooting was later cleared for duty and was involved in this latest shooting. He remains on administrative leave.

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UPDATED Friday, July 30, 2010 --- 10:00 a.m.

The Dane County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed by Sheriff's Deputies as William Sorenson, age 42. Deputy Coroner Barry Irmen says Sorenson died of multiple gunshot wounds. Irmen says Sorenson was drunk, and they're waiting for more toxicology reports to see if he had anything else in his system.

Sheriff Dave Mahoney says Sorenson's wife called 911 and said her husband was drunk and she wanted him gone. Mahoney said there is a history of domestic violence calls at this house between husband and wife.

Mahoney says when he learned his wife called police, Sorenson became angry and went to his garage, where there is was a shotgun.

He then called a friend, told him 'goodbye' and told him he intended to die.

When deputies arrived, Sorenson confronted them in his driveway. He did not obey commands to drop his gun. Deputies fired a non-lethal beanbag at him. The beanbag struck Sorenson, but didn't cause him to comply to their command. He then fired his shotgun at the deputies--no one was hit--and the deputies fired back, killing him. Mahoney says he has the utmost confidence in deputies, and he believes their actions were appropriate.

This is the second fatal shooting by Dane County sheriff's deputies in two weeks. A McFarland man was killed by deputies' gunfire July 20th.

As a result of Wednesday's shooting, 5 deputies and 1 sergeant are on administrative leave.

3 deputies remain on administrative leave from the McFarland shooting.

1 of the 5 deputies placed on leave from Wednesday's shooting was also involved in the McFarland shooting, for which he was put on administrative leave, then cleared.

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UPDATED Friday, July 30, 2010 --- 9:00 a.m.

Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney will update reporters Friday morning on this investigation. Stay with NBC15 and NBC15.com for continuing coverage. An update will be posted here later today with more details from Sheriff Mahoney.

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UPDATED: Thursday, July 29, 2010 --- 5:30 p.m.

Investigators are still on the scene of a deadly shooting in Stoughton.

Tonight we're starting to learn more about the couple involved and while police have not released their identities, it's clear this wasn't the first sign of problems.

Around 7-thirty last night 911 dispatchers got a call from a woman living at a home on Aaker road just South of Stoughton.

She said her husband was intoxicated, causing problems and she wanted him removed.

According to Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney when deputies arrived a 42-year-old man walked out of the garage with a shotgun and refused to drop it when told.

Deputies fired a non lethal bean bag round at the man. He responded by firing the shotgun at deputies. They returned fire, striking and killing him.

Neighbor Jesse Talbert says, "We heard one single shot and right after that a whole barrage of pops, maybe 5 or 6. I couldn't tell you how many but it was a whole series of shots. "

Today investigators are still at the scene trying to put together the pieces.

Mahoney says deputies have been called to the home for domestic incidents before and on line court records show the couple filed for divorce in March.

One person who asked not to be identified said of their relationship, when it was good it was great but when it was bad it was really bad.

For Dane County Deputies this marks the second time in two weeks they've been fired at and returned fire killing someone.

Mahoney says one officer was involved in both incidents. He says he is confident all his officers acted appropriately and only fired to protect themselves.

Investigators have someone pretty specific they're looking for tonight who may have valuable information.

They say a man was bicycling past the home on Aaker Road between 7 and 8 and they would like to speak with him.

6 officers have been placed on administrative leave.

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UPDATED Thursday, July 29, 2010 --- 12:00 p.m.

Updated Press Release from the Dane County Sheriff's Department:

July 29, 2010 – Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit continue to collect information from last night’s officer involved shooting in the town of Dunkirk. Investigators would like to speak with an adult male who was seen bicycling near the incident on Aaker Road between the hours of 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the man, or any other witnesses, to contact them via the tip line at (608) 284-6900.

The Dane County Coroner’s Office has an autopsy scheduled for 2:00 pm. Following that procedure, further information on the mans identity and the cause of death will be provided by the Coroner’s Office.

In accordance with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office critical incident policy, a total of six deputies have been placed on administrative leave.

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UPDATED Thursday, July 29, 2010 --- 8:50 a.m.

STOUGHTON, Wis. (AP) -- Dane County sheriff's deputies have been involved in another fatal shooting.

A man was shot and killed by deputies Wednesday night after they were called to a domestic disturbance just outside Stoughton.

Sheriff's officials say the man's wife called deputies because he was drunk and she wanted him out of the house. The man came out of the garage armed with a shotgun. Deputies say he refused to put down the weapon and was shot with a bean bag gun. Authorities say the man continued to move toward deputies and fired his shotgun. Deputies returned fire, killing him.

Deputies were cleared earlier this week in a deadly standoff in McFarland July 20.

Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

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UPDATED: Thursday, July 29, 2010 --- 12:55 a.m.

DANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
PRESS RELEASE

Officer Involved Shooting

Madison, WI. July 28, 2010 – At approximately 7:20 pm, Dane County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a domestic incident at 2853 Aaker Road in the town of Dunkirk (near Stoughton).

The female caller reported her husband was intoxicated and causing a disturbance, and she wanted him removed from the home. When deputies arrived, a man exited the garage with a shotgun in hand. Deputies ordered the man to put the gun down, and when he did not comply with the order, one deputy fired a less lethal round at the man. The male subject then fired his shotgun at deputies, forcing them to return fire.

When the man fell to the ground, deputies immediately approached him and began to render aid. Med Flight also responded to the scene, where the 42-year-old man was declared dead. None of the deputies were injured during the incident.

The Dane County Coroner’s Office, Dane County District Attorney, Dane County Crime Scene Unit, and Stoughton Police responded to the scene. As in all critical incidents, both a criminal and administrative investigation will be conducted. The identity of the man is being withheld pending notification of family members.

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UPDATED: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 --- 11:15 p.m.
REPORTER: Chris Woodard

Dane County deputies use deadly force for the second time in two weeks, killing a Stoughton man.

Around 7-thirty tonight 911 operators got a call from a woman living on Aaker Road on Stoughton's South side.

The woman was involved in a domestic situation with her husband. She told the dispatcher her husband was intoxicated and she wanted him removed from the residence.

Deputies arrived and as they were walking up the driveway noticed a man in the garage holding a shotgun. Sheriff Dave Mahoney says the man walked towards the deputies and refused to drop the weapon when told.

Deputies tried to diffuse the situation by firing a nonlethal bean bag at the man. Mahoney says the bean bag hit the man but was not successful in stopping him or making him drop the weapon. He responded by shooting at the deputies.

They returned fire, hitting the man and began to administer first aid. Med Flight arrived and the man was pronounced dead. No deputies were hurt.

Neighbors say they heard a single shot, followed by a barrage of shots. Many say they thought they were hearing fireworks until they saw more officers rushing to the scene.

Mahoney says 2 of the deputies involved were also involved in the deadly shooting of a McFarland man last week and the situation where a man committed suicide in Stoughton after a traffic stop a few weeks before.

Police are currently processing the scene and say crime techs will arrive Thursday morning.

At least four officers will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into tonight's shooting.

Mahoney says he is confident in the training and ability of his officers and believes they did what was necessary to protect themselves.

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UPDATED: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 --- 8:58 p.m.

Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney tells NBC15 News that one person is dead after a shooting in Stoughton.

Right now, Aaker Road at Highway 138 is blocked as investigators remain at the scene.

Stay with NBC15 and NBC15.com for continuing coverage. A LIVE report tonight on NBC15 News at 10pm.

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Posted Wednesday, July 28, 2010 --- 8:15 p.m.

Right now, an investigation is underway in Stoughton.

Deputies with the Dane County Sheriff's Department are at the scene, along Aaker Road.

Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney told NBC15's Chris Woodard that he is now headed to the scene, where he will update reporters.

We do know Aaker Road at Highway 138 is blocked. We also know that MedFlight was at the scene earlier.

Stay with NBC15 and NBC15.com for continuing coverage. A LIVE report from Stoughton on NBC15 News at 10pm.