SUPERIOR, Wis. (WRN) — The police officer involved in a fatal shooting in Superior is identified.
Family had previously identified 42-year-old David Menton was the man who died. An update from the Wisconsin DOJ’s Division of Criminal Investigation says the April 7 incident occurred when Superior Police Officer Ibrahim Carson located a wanted person alongside two other people. As Officer Carson approached Menton attempted to flee.
In an ensuing physical altercation Carson discharged his weapon, striking Menton. Life saving measures were rendered but Menton was pronounced deceased on scene, and a 9 millimeter handgun was recovered there. Carson was injured and is in stable condition at a hospital.
He was wearing a body-worn camera and remains on paid administrative leave. DCI is leading this investigation.