The lawyer normal of Wisconsin mentioned {that a} 68-year-old man was killed in his dwelling on Friday in a capturing that gave the impression to be motivated by a judicial matter, and that others might need been focused in connection to the case.

Josh Kaul, the lawyer normal, mentioned in a information convention that the capturing gave the impression to be “primarily based on some type of courtroom case or courtroom instances.” He added that “we’re not conscious of any proof indicating that there’s any energetic hazard to different people.”

whereas Mr. Kaul didn’t determine the person who had died, an formally recognized the sufferer of the capturing as John Roemer, who had served as a decide in Juneau County for a number of years.

The killing unfolded early Friday morning in New Lisbon, a small, rural city in central Wisconsin. Round 6:30 am, in accordance with authorities, the Juneau County Sheriff’s Workplace acquired a name that mentioned an armed particular person was at a New Lisbon dwelling and that two pictures had been fired. The one who contacted the police had left the house and referred to as from a close-by home.

Cops who responded tried to barter with the gunman however had been unsuccessful, authorities mentioned, and round 10:17 am, a tactical group entered the home. They discovered the house owner, who had been killed, and a second man, 56, who the authorities mentioned was discovered within the basement, having apparently shot himself.

The 56-year-old man was taken to a hospital and was in vital situation, Mr. Kaul mentioned.

The investigation is being led by the Division of Legal Investigation, a part of the Wisconsin Division of Justice.

Sheelagh McNeill contributed analysis.