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Janesville Police Department
Wednesday April 5th, 2023 :: 05:44 p.m. CDT

Advisory

SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION – 400 Block of N Walnut St

The Janesville Police Department follows a Nine Point Gun Crime Plan. We take each and every gun crime or allegation of gun crime seriously, address them promptly, and investigate them thoroughly.
 
On April 1, 2023 at 11:29 pm officers were sent to the 400 block of N Walnut St for a shots fired complaint. There were multiple witnesses that heard the shots. A house in the neighborhood was struck several times. No one was injured. Officers recovered twelve spent casings in the area.
 
Investigators have spoken to witnesses and gathered video. The suspects were seen driving a white newer model SUV. There are identified persons of interest in this investigation. The names are not being released at this time because this is an active and open investigation.
 
The Janesville Police Department does appreciate the working relationship we have with our community and are seeking assistance with this investigation. We are requesting that anyone having information regarding this incident to contact the Janesville Police Department at (608)755-3100, Rock County Communications at (608)757-2244, CrimeStoppers at (608)756-3636 or submit a tip on your smartphone using the P3 app. CrimeStoppers and P3 tips are anonymous.
 
 

Incident Number: JV2314986
Location: 400 Block N Walnut St
By: Deputy Chief Chad Pearson
Date: April 5, 2023

Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100

Deputy Chief Chad Pearson
Patrol Operations
[email protected]
608-755-3149

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