Crime
Fatal Stabbing and Vehicle Crash Under Investigation in Town of Blue Mounds
TOWN OF BLUE MOUNDS, Wis. — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing and related vehicle crash that occurred in the Town of Blue Mounds, located in Dane County.
According to initial reports, emergency crews responded to a call for a domestic disturbance involving a mother and daughter near the Smokey Mountain Trail area.
When deputies arrived on scene, they discovered a woman who had sustained multiple stab wounds.
Despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Shortly after the stabbing, a vehicle was found crashed into a grain bin in close proximity to the original incident.
Law enforcement believes the driver of that vehicle may be the suspect connected to the fatal stabbing.
The individual was taken into custody by responding deputies.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved or confirmed the nature of their relationship, though the initial 911 call indicated it may have stemmed from a domestic altercation between family members.
The Dane County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has stated that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Additional details, including potential charges, are expected to be released pending further investigation and notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Dane County Sheriff’s Office.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.