Only On NBC15: Shots Fired On School Property
UPDATED: Friday, February 8, 2013--6p.m.
We first told you last night about the shooting of an escaped hog from the Johnson Sausage Shop in Rio. The hog had fled to a nearby school's playground, where it was shot by a store employee.
Today we spoke with Rio's president.
He said he hadn't heard about the incident until now, but said they'll address any similar incidents in the future, differently. "I've spoken with the chief of police in Rio and also the owner of Johnson Sausage Shop... and we are all of the understanding now that in the case of a future animal breakout from Johnson Sausage the protocol for the employees of Johnson Sausage Shop will be to contact the police," said James Olrick, the president of the village of Rio. "....Then the police will deal with it from then."
Olrick said no one from the village has contacted him about the incident, which happened in early December.
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Posted Thursday February 7, 2013 --- 6:00 p.m.
December 4th 2012 a 200-to-300 pound hog escapes from the Johnson Sausage Shoppe and on to the Rio Elementary School's playground.
Sometime after recess the hog was shot on school property by a store employee.
" There were some kids that were concerned or upset because they heard the gun. Then they did go outside the next recess and there was the blood stain on the playground. "
The details of the incident were given to us by the District's Superintendent Mark McGuire and law enforcement officials. That's because no official report was ever filed, no legal action was taken and according to police they weren't notified until well after the incident.
" The way I looked at is they were trying to end the situation as safely as possible."
Police Chief Jeff Becker did eventually speak with the owner of the shop Chris Johnson. He says he's also spoken with some concerned parents and explained to them why no action was taken and why the firearm in question, a.22 caliber riffle, wasn't investigated.
" That's where discretion comes in and we have decided not to pursue that. "
Chief Becker says the weapon was not fired in the direction of the school. NBC15 did stop by the store to get their side of the story but they declined to comment.
The police chief is asking the store's owner dial 911 if a similar incident occurs.
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by notojosho Location: Rio on Feb 10, 2013 at 07:03 PMThis is definitely not the first time this has happened and another incident occurred where the animal was shot IN THE DIRECTION of the daycare center. I would personally love to hear the owner's comments on these reports and can't wait to see if they get her on camera.[ Report Abuse ]
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by Jeff Manthey Location: Pardeeville on Feb 7, 2013 at 08:01 PMIf your concerned about gun fire why dont you send a reporter up to investigate how the DNR and Columbia County Sheriffs Dept are trying to force a public gun range into a unsafe setting on county land in springvale township in columbia cty . At the Township meeting Feb 6 it was made very clear by the township residents this is not wanted ! But as we know money talks and the DNR dont care about public opinion !This is gonna get very interesting ![ Report Abuse ]
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by local Location: P-ville on Feb 7, 2013 at 07:27 PMIm not suprised, Johnsons has opperated by some very shadey folks. I had a deer processed there that was unregister, I though they could still register deer, and NO they do not, the right to do so was taken from them from the DNR, only reason I know this is I called the DNR to do a self reporting and they helped me out. I wouldnt by a thing from them. The cops are probably paid of in jerky.[ Report Abuse ]
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by jayson Location: Rio, wi on Feb 7, 2013 at 07:19 PMThis is not an isolated incident, this is at least the second time in the last few months they have had animals escape that are due to be slaughtered. Something needs to be done, they need to be investigated![ Report Abuse ]
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by JP Location: Madison on Feb 7, 2013 at 07:05 PMI guess if no reports or charges were made then what is the issue? Why make an issue out of it now after 2 months have gone by. If the kids were concerned because of a gun noise, they live in wisconsin and even if you live in the city you will hear rifles during hunting season...Its a Hog, and if you know anything about hogs they can be very very mean. They did the right thing... It happened its over so why start controversy? Just my opinion. If its not an issue why make it one.[ Report Abuse ]
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