Watertown man arrested in connection with shots-fired incident, police say

September 10, 2019 9:41 PM

Logan Rude,

Posted: September 10, 2019 9:41 PM

Updated: August 31, 2021 11:28 AM

by Logan Rude

Watertown man arrested in connection with shots-fired incident, police say — File photo

WATERTOWN, Wis. — Watertown police arrested a man after receiving reports of shots fired in the area of Riverside Park on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the Watertown Police Department.

Police said there was evidence of a shooting near the volleyball courts. A 21-year-old man was found in the area in possession of a handgun. He was arrested and is being booked for recklessly endangering safety, according to the post.

According to police, it appears as though the subject was shooting at trees. There are no injuries reported at this time.

Police ask that anyone with information on this incident call the Watertown Police Department at 920-261-6660.

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